On Root Modality Predicates and their Radical Clausal Desires

In Modern Hebrew some root modality predicates which express volition, obligation and need show a phenomenon is known in the cross-linguistic literature as 'subject obviation' – requirement of such 'want' for disjoint reference between matrix subject pronominal subordinate clause. This paper approaches from diachronic perspective examines clausal complement requirements Classical their developments. light historical data presented, this work suggests understanding synchronic construction coerced clause with extended meaning wish or request modal predicates, proposes that core non-finite coreferential strongly associated intent.