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In reply to the discussion: Mnuchin says 'analyzing the law' on Trump tax return request [View all]Clarity2
(1,009 posts)4. Oh, is there another definition of "shall"
shall verb
shəl, ˈshal
past should shəd , ˈshu̇d ; present singular and plural shall
Definition of shall
auxiliary verb
1 archaic
a : will have to : MUST
b : will be able to : CAN
2a used to express a command or exhortation
you shall go
b used in laws, regulations, or directives to express what is mandatory
it shall be unlawful to carry firearms
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To see if our president is financially beholden to entities in other countries
WhoWoodaKnew
Apr 2019
#28
+1,000,000 This - although I don't consider impeachment a "desperate" measure; it should
diva77
Apr 2019
#11
In other words: "We know the law requires me turn the forms over, I will delay it short of ...
marble falls
Apr 2019
#21