Jussive Mood
Definition:
Jussive mood is a directive mood that signals a speaker's command, permission, or agreement that the proposition expressed by his or her utterance be brought about.
Discussion:
Jussive mood is typically applicable in the first and third person.
Source:
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10, 24, 39–40, 96,110, 113
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