Meaning Of The Word Illocutionary act
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Illocutionary act Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Illocutionary act?
illocutionary act in British English
noun: an act performed by a speaker by virtue of uttering certain words, as for example the acts of promising or of threatening |
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