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Jussive Mood

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In grammar, the jussive mood is a grammatical mood used to express a command, request, or prohibition.

Usage: The jussive mood is commonly found in various languages, indicating the desire for someone to take a particular action. It is typically different from the imperative mood which strongly commands instead.

Example Sentences:

1. "Let him go!" (Here, the verb 'let' is in the jussive mood expressing a command.)
2. "May you have a safe journey." (The verb 'may' indicates a wish or a prayer, making use of the jussive mood.)
3. "The teacher told the students not to speak during the exam." (In this sentence, the verb 'told' is in the jussive mood, expressing a prohibition.)

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