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Contraposition Posted 12 years ago
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She's third in order of succession to the throne.
Does this sentence mean she is the third king?
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No, it means that the current monarch and then only two other people have to die (or abdicate) in order for her to become queen. Note that "she" can't be"king".
- No, it means that the current monarch and then only two other people have to die (or abdicate) in order for her to become queen.
- Note that "she" can't be"king".
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No, it means that the current monarch and then only two other people have to die (or abdicate) in order for her to become queen.
Note that "she" can't be"king".
Note that "she" can't be"king".
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Does this sentence mean she is the third king?
No. First, a king is a he, and a queen is a she.
Being third in order of succession simply means that three people have to die or abdicate before you become head of state: the current monarch, the first in line and the second in line.
No. First, a king is a he, and a queen is a she.
Being third in order of succession simply means that three people have to die or abdicate before you become head of state: the current monarch, the first in line and the second in line.
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