Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
..running thereof...
A rule made by the courts in relation to the running thereof.
Without considering the legal context, what would be the meaning of 'running' in this sentence?
Thank you
PBF
Without considering the legal context, what would be the meaning of 'running' in this sentence?
Thank you
PBF
Top answer
This is a gerund acting as object of the preposition. " A lot of money was spent in preparation for the running of the World's Fair. Rules were made in relation to the running of the beauty pagent.
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This is a gerund acting as object of the preposition. "The running thereof" = "the operation of the courts." A lot of money was spent in preparation for the running of the World's Fair. Rules were made in relation to the running of the beauty pagent. Rules were made by the American [Baseball] League in relation to the running thereof.
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Peaceblinkfriendthe meaning of 'running' in this sentence?operation, functioning, management
He ran a grocery store for years. (ran = operated, managed)
CJ
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I see. Thanks for your replies. 
Although formal language makes me scratch my head from time to time, I must admit that it
Although formal language makes me scratch my head from time to time, I must admit that it
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