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Legal Definitions - nominativus pendens
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Definition of nominativus pendens
A nominative phrase in a sentence that is not grammatically connected with the rest of the sentence. It is also known as nominative absolute.
- His homework finished, John went to bed.
- The sun having set, we decided to go inside.
In both examples, the nominative phrase (His homework finished and The sun having set) is not grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence. They are used to provide additional information about the subject (John and we) and the circumstances surrounding the action.
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Term: NOMINATIVUS PENDENS
Definition: Nominativus pendens means a phrase in a sentence that doesn't connect with the rest of the sentence. It's also called nominative absolute. For example, "The sun shining brightly, I went for a walk." The phrase "the sun shining brightly" is a nominativus pendens because it's not connected to the rest of the sentence. It's like a hanging phrase.
If the law is on your side, pound the law. If the facts are on your side, pound the facts. If neither the law nor the facts are on your side, pound the table.
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