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Shall

usgb/ʃəl/Volume
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Legal Certainty

Often signals required actions in contracts, indicating obligations with no room for discretion.

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Tenants shall provide notice before vacating.
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Formal Future

Implies a formal tone when making statements about the future, often used in official contexts.

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The ceremony shall begin at noon.
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Not Commonly Spoken

Rarely used in everyday conversation; 'will' is more common, especially in American English.

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Directors shall meet annually.
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