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The document discusses the concept of dynamic modality in linguistics. It distinguishes dynamic modality, which involves ability and volition, from deontic modality involving permission and obligation. Dynamic modality comes from the individual, while deontic comes from an external source. Several scholars, including Palmer and Huddleston and Pullum, recognize dynamic modality as a key category involving ability, volition, and non-deontic possibility and necessity. Examples are provided of modal verbs and e
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