Glossary term I

Illocutionary Conditional

An illocutionary conditional is a complex illocutionary act that consists of

  • an illocutionary act, and
  • a stated condition for the performance of that act.

(English)

If Carter is the next Democratic candidate, I bet you five dollars that the Republicans will win.

The illocutionary act of betting is performed only if the condition, that Carter is the next Democratic candidate, is true.

  1. Searle and Vanderveken 1985, 5
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