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[[trace]] of [[wh-movement]]. If the moved element is an [[argument]], its trace will be case-marked (see [[case assignment]]). Since ''wh''-movement is [[A-bar movement]], a ''wh''-trace behaves as a [[variable]] and is subject to Principle C of the [[binding theory]]. | [[trace]] of [[wh-movement]]. If the moved element is an [[argument]], its trace will be case-marked (see [[case assignment]]). Since ''wh''-movement is [[A-bar movement]], a ''wh''-trace behaves as a [[variable]] and is subject to Principle C of the [[binding theory]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:41, 4 September 2014
Definition
trace of wh-movement. If the moved element is an argument, its trace will be case-marked (see case assignment). Since wh-movement is A-bar movement, a wh-trace behaves as a variable and is subject to Principle C of the binding theory.
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