[IOT] Rule 4

[Kavouss Arasteh]

In that case , we do NOT need permitted and could say " may file"

On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 3:34 PM NIgel Roberts via IOT <iot at icann.org> wrote:

> "May" does not strictly mean "optional". It means "permitted".
>
> It grants authority to do something, but does not mandate it. So it
> implies optionality.
>
>
> The word to authorise and mandate/require is "shall".
>
> This is standard construction.
>
> On 6/8/22 06:38, Kavouss Arasteh via IOT wrote:
> > Dear All, I have noted that at various occasions in that Rule the word "
> > MAY" has been used.
> > Taking into account that such term has almost optional meaning , I
> > suggest that it be replaced by a term meaning mandatory.
> > Moreover, the text provided by Malcolm talking of cap time limnit of 4
> > years seems too long .
> > I suggest that it be replaced by 3 years
> > Tks
> > Kavouss
> >
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