Predicate: raze

Roleset id: raze.01 , destroy, Source: , vncls: , framnet:

raze.01: RAZE-V NOTES: Frames file for 'raze' based on automatic expansion of 'destroy' Levin class (cl 44). (from raze.01-v)

Aliases:

AliasFrameNetVerbNet
raze (v.)

Roles:

        Verbnet predicts an instrumental subject. They also bring thedistinction between agent and instrument down to intentionality, whichwe've been trying to avoid. If you feel you can consistently makethat decision, go ahead; otherwise only use arg2 when there is also anarg0. (from raze.01-v)
        Arg0-PAG: destroyer (vnrole: 44-Agent)
        Arg1-PPT: thing destroyed (vnrole: 44-Patient)
        Arg2-MNR: instrument of destruction (vnrole: 44-Instrument)

Example: no instrument

        Program traders argue that a reinstatement of the rule would raze the ``pricing efficiency'' of the futures and stock markets.

        Arg0: a reinstatement of the rule
        Argm-mod: would
        Rel: raze
        Arg1: the ``pricing efficiency'' of the futures and stock markets