6. Conclusion ("Expletive Negation" in Russian: A Conspiracy Theory *‪)‬

In this paper I have investigated some asymmetries in the distribution of GoN and ni-phrases in Russian. The paradigms have previously been discussed under the heading of EN. A special variety of negation without negative force is invoked by these theories. As discussed at the outset, such theories are made up of four components: (8i) a theory of ni-phrase licensing (under regular negation), which explains the contrast between (2a) and (2c);