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PreciousJones Posted 13 years ago
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Talking about a past situation. I say:

Even if it hadn't been resolved, he shouldn't have the power to do what he did.

Does this mean that the situation was resolved? Thanks!
  

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Hi Precious, The second half should be "he shouldn't have had the power to do what he did". But yes, your sentence DOES imply that the situation was resolved. Warmest regards, David.

— DMW

  • Hi Precious, The second half should be "he shouldn't have had the power to do what he did".
  • But yes, your sentence DOES imply that the situation was resolved.
  • Warmest regards, David.
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Hi Precious,

The second half should be "he shouldn't have had the power to do what he did". But yes, your sentence DOES imply that the situation was resolved.

Warmest regards,
David.
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DMWHi Precious,The second half should be "he shouldn't have had the power to do what he did". But yes, your sentence DOES imply that the situation was resolved.Warmest regards,David.
Thank you!
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DMWThe second half should be "he shouldn't have had the power to do what he did".
Your version is probably more likely - he shouldn't have had the power at the time of the resolution. However, it's possible to say, "..., he shouldn't have the power" - a thought about his general time of possession of the power.
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fivejedjon DMWThe second half should be "he shouldn't have had the power to do what he did".Your version is probably more likely - he shouldn't have had the power at the time of the resolution. However, it's possible to say, "..., he shouldn't have the power" - a thought about his general time of possession of the power.
Yes, that's definitely a possibility to
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