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jussive
/ˈdʒʌsɪv/
adjective
Grammar
(of a form of a verb) expressing a command.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin juss- ‘commanded’ (from the verb jubere) + -ive.
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"Go, go, go!" is well documented in film as the appropriate jussive verb usage at the start of an attack. It is not documented why three repetitions is considered necessary.
