conducteddenoting
Conducteddenoting is a hypothetical term in semantics that refers to a class of expressions whose reference is determined by the conduct performed during communication rather than by fixed lexical meaning alone. The concept emphasizes speaker actions, intersubjective validation, and procedural cues as ingredients in establishing reference.
Analytically, conducteddenoting is framed as a form of context sensitivity that operates alongside traditional notions of
Typical examples discussed in this framework involve expressions whose referents are determined by the speaker’s conduct
Relation to other theories is a point of debate. Proponents argue that conducteddenoting helps explain cases