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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

You may retain it on your person

Hi

Is this sentence correct and natural?

You may retain it on your person.

(means....you can keep it with you)

Thanks,

Tom
  

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It is not natural in an ordinary everyday conversation, but it might appear in an official document of some kind. CJ

— CalifJim

  • It is not natural in an ordinary everyday conversation, but it might appear in an official document of some kind.
  • CJ
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It is not natural in an ordinary everyday conversation, but it might appear in an official document of some kind.

CJ
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Mr. TomIs this sentence correct and natural?

You may retain it on your person.
It's correct but pretty uncommon. In the right context it would be considered natural, but it's not natural in everyday use.

If you want further advice I will need to see the full context.
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