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In the preceding chapter, some of the consequences of the ULP on the distribution of null operator constructions were explored. One important outcome of the framework developed here is that it severely constrains the distribution of null operators at the levels of D- and S-Structure. As we saw, this is of particular relevance in the case of parasitic gap constructions, especially in view of the fact that in these structures, the licensing of null operators at S-Structure requires a process of chain formation which is unnecessary in the case of other (predicative) null operator constructions. Thus, parasitic gaps constitute a revealing source of data for establishing the structural conditions which govern the identification and licensing of null operators. Another important aspect of the ULP concerns the thematic status of possible parasitic gaps: since null operators are ruled out as adjuncts at D-Structure, parasitic gaps may only be found in argument positions.
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Tellier, C. (1991). Double Dont Constructions. In: Licensing Theory and French Parasitic Gaps. Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory, vol 26. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3596-2_3
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