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Deserving [dependency]
The existence of a State_of_affairs is sufficient reason for taking an Action . The agent who is justified in taking the suggested Action is not part of the immediate scene, however.
The underwater sequences warrant the price of the admission alone.
'Desperate situations call for desperate measures ," said Mr Eames grandly.
The underwater sequences warrant the price of the admission alone.
'Desperate situations call for desperate measures ," said Mr Eames grandly.
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- #541
- Entry
- frm_deserving
- Namespace
- Relation.Dependency
- FrameNet version
- Deserving (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Deserving
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action |
An Action that is taken to be justifiable given the State_of_Affairs.
The end justifies the means. |
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| State_of_affairs |
An Eventuality or an Entity that is taken to constitute sufficient reason for taking another Action.
A heavy contact to the opponent 's face may not merit just a verbal warning |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
How sufficiently State_of_affairs can be considered a reason for the Action.
Your son's behavior completely justifies the punishment he received. |
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| Domain |
The general spectrum of reasoning along which the State_of_affairs is a justification.
Not all bad behavior legally justifies eviction. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
Circumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the Deserving event and any of its participants.
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)
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Lexical Units (8)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| call.v | — | COD: require; demand |
| deserve.v | — | FN: merit |
| grounds.n | — | COD: factors forming a basis for action or the justification for a belief |
| justify.v | — | COD: be a good reason for. |
| merit.v | — | COD: deserve or be worthy of |
| warrant.n | — | COD: justification or authority |
| warrant.v | — | COD: justify or necessitate |
| worth.a | — | COD: deserving to be treated or regarded in the way specified |
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