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free relative clause construction (cxn)
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a relative clause construction in which the head has one of several possible indefinite functions -- that is, specific, irrealis, free choice, and/or universal. Example: in Take what(ever) you like, what(ever) you like is a free relative clause using a headless strategy, and in Take anything you like, anything you like is a free relative clause using an overt head strategy. (Section 19.4)
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