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jussive definition

jus·sive (jus′iv)

adjective

Gram. expressing a command

Etymology: < L jussus, a command (< jubere, to command < IE *yeu-dh-, to be in violent movement, fight > Sans yúdh-, fighter) + -ive

noun

a jussive word, form, case, or mood

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