c-command

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Synonyms: command

Antonyms: command

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|syntax}} The relationship between a node in a [[parse tree]] and its [[sibling]] [[node]]s (usually meaning the children of the first [[branch]]ing node that [[dominate]]s the node) and all the sibling nodes' [[child]]ren.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|syntax|transitive}} To dominate in a c-command relationship.

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