Neither/nor linking more than two subjects
Hello,
Is it correct using neither/nor to link more than two subjects into a negative statement?
For example:
To say that “This policy does not cover:
1. risk of fire;
2. policyholder's obligations, such as payment of taxes, labor duties or social security duties;
3. risks that are covered by other insurance lines”,
would it be correct the following structure?
“This policy covers neither risks arising from fire, obligations related to payment of taxes, labor or social security duties, nor risks covered by other insurance lines”
Thank you,
Top answer
Most authorities suggest that the ‘Neither/Nor’ tool in English defines a pair of negatives. When more negatives (or exceptions) exist, ‘None’ is preferred. However, there have been exceptions, whether deliberate or accidental.
- Most authorities suggest that the ‘Neither/Nor’ tool in English defines a pair of negatives.
- When more negatives (or exceptions) exist, ‘None’ is preferred.
- However, there have been exceptions, whether deliberate or accidental.
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Most authorities suggest that the ‘Neither/Nor’ tool in English defines a pair of negatives. When more negatives (or exceptions) exist, ‘None’ is preferred. However, there have been exceptions, whether deliberate or accidental. On the New York City post office is boldly printed “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appoint
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