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Split antecedent

SYNTAX: antecedent which consists of more than one NP. EXAMPLE: in:

(i) Peter proposed to Mary [PRO to have dinner together]
PRO refers to both Peter and Mary. It is said that PRO has the two NPs Peter and Mary as a split antecedent.
LIT. Chomsky, N. (1981)
Williams, E. (1980)