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Giving_in [agentive]
A Capitulator who has been opposing a Force, which is typically exerted by a Compeller, ceases opposing that Force. As a result, the Force runs its course and an Issue is resolved against the interests of the Capitulator.
Accordingly, there is no basis to conclude that Tazewell acquiesced in the rule against claim-splitting.
Accordingly, there is no basis to conclude that Tazewell acquiesced in the rule against claim-splitting.
My uncle continued trying to placate Nuayman until the latter relented. DNI DNI
Genesis acquiesced to doing a short Q and A session. DNI
The government would not yield to pressure , the spokeswoman promised . DNI
Accordingly, there is no basis to conclude that Tazewell acquiesced in the rule against claim-splitting.
Accordingly, there is no basis to conclude that Tazewell acquiesced in the rule against claim-splitting.
My uncle continued trying to placate Nuayman until the latter relented. DNI DNI
Genesis acquiesced to doing a short Q and A session. DNI
The government would not yield to pressure , the spokeswoman promised . DNI
Properties
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- frm_giving_in
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- Eventive.Agentive
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- Giving_in (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Giving_in
Core Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Capitulator |
The individual that yields to the Force exerted by the Compeller.
I sensed that if John|cap caved in to her that it would hurt his game. |
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sentient
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| Compeller |
An individual that intentionally exerts Force on the Capitulator.
Relatively new to business, poor Kellie had eventually caved in to him|com. |
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| Force |
A state of affairs, typically brought about by a Compeller, that impinges on the Capitulator and eventually causes them to no longer pursue their own view on the Issue.
In 1649, Descartes yielded to the request of Queen Christina of Sweden that he join her distinguished circle she was assembling in Stockholm|for. |
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| Issue |
The matter, usually concerning a course of action, in which the Capitulator has disagreed with the Compeller.
Historically, the Senate has yielded to the House on the issue|iss. |
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| Resultant_action |
The action that the Capitulator engages in after giving in to the Force.
After months of pressure by my staff, I have finally yielded to doing a commentary on advertising. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
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Compeller
Force
Issue
Peripheral Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
A modifier expressing the deviation of how the Issue is resolved from the desires of the Compeller.
She partially|deg gave in, admitting her anti-urban bias was mostly in part to her parents brainwashing her from a young age. |
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degree
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| Manner |
Any description of the Giving_in which is not covered by more specific FEs, including epistemic modification secondary effects (quietly, loudly), and general descriptions comparing events (the same way). It may also indicate salient characteristics of the Capitulator that affect the action (reluctantly, meekly).
Congress reluctantly|man capitulated to this final demand on Sept. 1. |
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manner
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| Place |
The location at which the Capitulator ceases to oppose the Force.
John refused to heed the barons? early calls for reform, but in June 1215 he capitulated at Runnymede|pla. |
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locative_relation
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| Purpose |
An action that the Capitulator intends to accomplish by ceasing their opposition.
Corfu in 229 BC, after several raids and suzerainties, was forced to ask the protection of the Romans and finally yielded to them in order to protect itself|pur . |
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state_of_affairs
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| Time |
The time period during which the Capitulator yields to the Compeller on the Issue.
Ms Marinkovic relented yesterday|tim under intense international pressure. |
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time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Explanation |
The Explanation is a proposition denoting a state of affairs from which the Capitulator's giving in on the Issue logically follows.
I yielded to him because I wanted to be a team player|exp. |
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state_of_affairs
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Using
Lexical Units (10)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| acquiesce.v | — | COD: accept or consent to something without protest |
| capitulate.v | — | COD: cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender. |
| cave in.v | — | FN: stop resisting |
| cave.v | — | FN: (informal) suddenly or unexpectedly submit. |
| fold.v | — | FN: A Capitulator agrees to the Compeller's Issue. Implies a strong desire not to do so, moreso than for "yield", for example. |
| give in.v | — | COD: cease fighting or arguing |
| give way.v | — | FN: yield |
| relent.v | — | COD: abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment. |
| submit.v | — | FN: to accept or obey the authority of another person or group "After the defeat of their navy, they had to submit to Roman rule." |
| yield.v | — | COD: give way to demands or pressure; submit. |
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