Correcting modals
(N.b. The use of the modal + perfect infinitive construction for describing many past situations)
Modals in Legal English
Shall for promises, obligations and future actions or states
May for permission.
Going further:
https://www.ukessays.com/essays/languages/functions-of-modal-verbs-in-european-and-british-legal-documents.php
Going further:
https://www.ukessays.com/essays/languages/functions-of-modal-verbs-in-european-and-british-legal-documents.php
Vocabulary
In lieu thereof = instead
Vested in = given to
Provided = on condition
Memorandum of association = legal document that sets out the important elements of a corporation, e.g. Name, address, powers and objects
Homework
1. Find a legal document (e.g. Terms and conditions, contract) either at home or on the internet. What modals does it contain?
2. You Must Love Me (1996) This song was written for the film version of Evita and won an Oscar in 1997. What does must mean in this song? Does the meaning change during the song? Listen to the different stress that Madonna gives the modal throughout the song, how does this affect the meaning?
For lyrics go to https://genius.com/Madonna-you-must-love-me-lyrics
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