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theta criterion: a standalone construct

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Syntax

the requirement that each argument bear exactly one thematic role and each thematic role be assigned to exactly one argument.

In syntax, theta criterion refers to the requirement that each argument bear exactly one thematic role and each thematic role be assigned to exactly one argument. This meaning comes from Chomsky (1981) in Lectures on government and binding: the Pisa lectures.[1]

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argument3 fields · 3 citationsjingle · one word, three constructs binding4 fields · 4 citationsjingle · one word, four constructs government2 fields · 3 citationsjingle · one word, two constructs

References

Chomsky, N. (1981). Lectures on government and binding: the Pisa lectures. Foris Publications. ISBN 9789070176136

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