What do imperatives mean?
web.mit.edu › fintel › fintel-2012-yale-imperativesImperatives that conflict with previously imposed obligations create conflict rather than choice: (32) Ato B:(at 6pm)Bring beer to the party tomorrow! Ato B:(at 8pm)Bring wine to the party tomorrow! Bto A:Could you make up your mind,please? Portner’s solution:marking imperatives for whether they create an obligation or a permission.