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Being_obligatory [dependency]
Under some Condition, usually left implicit, a Duty needs to be fulfilled by a
Responsible_party. If the Duty is not performed, there may be some undesirable Consequence for the Responsible_party, which may or may not be stated overtly.
Compare this frame to the Being_obligated frame.
It would behoove us|res to comprehend and personalize what Jesus had to tell his disciples|dut
Fressed too much at the obligatory BBQ|dut. INI|res
When I was in HS, marching band|dut was mandatory in order to participate in any of the other ensembles INI|res
Should insurance|dut be compulsory?
Responsible_party. If the Duty is not performed, there may be some undesirable Consequence for the Responsible_party, which may or may not be stated overtly.
Compare this frame to the Being_obligated frame.
It would behoove us|res to comprehend and personalize what Jesus had to tell his disciples|dut
Fressed too much at the obligatory BBQ|dut. INI|res
When I was in HS, marching band|dut was mandatory in order to participate in any of the other ensembles INI|res
Should insurance|dut be compulsory?
Properties
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- #1164
- Entry
- frm_being_obligatory
- Namespace
- Relation.Dependency
- FrameNet version
- Being_obligatory (fn_1.7_2023)
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- English name
- Being_obligatory
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duty |
The action that the Responsible_party is obligated to perform.
Getting a shot against yellow fever|dut is obligatory for travellers to Benin. |
— | — |
| Responsible_party |
The person who must perform the Duty.
The use of TM software is obligatory for every freelance translator working on projects for our company|res. |
— | — |
Peripheral Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consequence |
The Consequence will result if the Duty is not performed.
Attendance of the 341 meeting of creditors is mandatory or you will not receive your discharge|cons. |
— | — |
| Place |
A location in which the Duty obtains.
Gymnasium is not obligatory in Sweden|pla, but nearly everyone attends gymnasium |
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locative_relation
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| Purpose |
The positive consequence of the Duty being fulfilled.
Not acting as a savior is compulsory to avoid misunderstanding and loss of confidence in partnership, which many American investors, particularly African Americans, may experience|pur. |
category
state_of_affairs
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| Time |
The time interval during which the Duty is mandatory.
These days|tim, wearing a seat-belt is mandatory. |
category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condition |
This FE indicates the Condition under which the Duty is required of the Responsible_party.
The use of a spirometer is mandatory if early stages of chronic obstructive lung disease are to be detected. |
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| Explanation |
The reason why the Duty is necessary for the Responsible_party.
Rigorous posttreatment follow-up is mandatory, because long-term recurrence rates after treatment of melanoma in situ with imiquimod are yet unknown|exp. |
category
state_of_affairs
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Perspective
Lexical Units (7)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| behoove.v | — | FN: to be necessary for |
| binding.a | — | COD: (of an agreement) involving a contractual obligation |
| compulsory.a | — | COD: required by law or rule; obligatory |
| incumbent.a | — | COD: necessary for (someone) as duty or responsibility |
| mandatory.a | — | COD: required by law or mandate; compulsory |
| obligatory.a | — | COD: compulsory |
| voluntary.a | — | FN: non-compulsory. |
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