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Shall is correct.
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You can circumvent the problem by using the mandative subjunctive, which requires neither shall nor should: The law requires that there be no delay. See thoughtco.com/mandative-subjunctive-term-1691299
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Shall is correct.
– Kris
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Please see also: English Language Learners Good Luck.
– Kris
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You can circumvent the problem by using the mandative subjunctive, which requires neither shall nor should: The law requires that there be no delay. See thoughtco.com/mandative-subjunctive-term-1691299
– Shoe
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Q: In this sentence I think 'should' (not shall) is right. Am I wrong?

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The law requires that there shall be no delay.

Q: In this sentence I think 'should' (not shall) is right. Am I wrong?

Thanks in advance!

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Shall is correct.
– Kris
3 hours ago

Please see also: English Language Learners Good Luck.
– Kris
3 hours ago

You can circumvent the problem by using the mandative subjunctive, which requires neither shall nor should: The law requires that there be no delay. See thoughtco.com/mandative-subjunctive-term-1691299
– Shoe
2 hours ago

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Shall is correct.
– Kris
3 hours ago

Please see also: English Language Learners Good Luck.
– Kris
3 hours ago

You can circumvent the problem by using the mandative subjunctive, which requires neither shall nor should: The law requires that there be no delay. See thoughtco.com/mandative-subjunctive-term-1691299
– Shoe
2 hours ago

Shall is correct.
– Kris
3 hours ago

Please see also: English Language Learners Good Luck.
– Kris
3 hours ago

You can circumvent the problem by using the mandative subjunctive, which requires neither shall nor should: The law requires that there be no delay. See thoughtco.com/mandative-subjunctive-term-1691299
– Shoe
2 hours ago

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If you wish to mean the term as a mandatory line, then, a "must" must be used rather than "shall" or "should" (honestly, I think it's not even applicable in law if you ask me)

Nearly every jurisdiction has held that the word "shall" as confusing because it can also mean "may, will or must." As you can see, shall just cannot seem obligatory.

Here's an example that might help you

Incoming materials must be inspected before they are accepted in

warehouse.

Incoming materials shall be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

Incoming materials should be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

The first point makes it obvious that the material definitely should be checked.

The second point makes it seem like it's "okay" even if you don't check.

But when we come to the third point, try comparing it with the first one and you'll find it that the first point has more force rather then the third.

Hence, it's a "must" but since you've asked about "shall" or "should"; I'd vouch for the "shall" since that's more of a "legal" word.

Footlinks:-

https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/plain_language/articles/mandatory/

http://asq.org/standards-shall-should

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Thank you but I would like to know the reason why shall is right and should is wrong. Would you please answer me my question?

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If you wish to mean the term as a mandatory line, then, a "must" must be used rather than "shall" or "should" (honestly, I think it's not even applicable in law if you ask me)

Nearly every jurisdiction has held that the word "shall" as confusing because it can also mean "may, will or must." As you can see, shall just cannot seem obligatory.

Here's an example that might help you

Incoming materials must be inspected before they are accepted in

warehouse.

Incoming materials shall be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

Incoming materials should be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

The first point makes it obvious that the material definitely should be checked.

The second point makes it seem like it's "okay" even if you don't check.

But when we come to the third point, try comparing it with the first one and you'll find it that the first point has more force rather then the third.

Hence, it's a "must" but since you've asked about "shall" or "should"; I'd vouch for the "shall" since that's more of a "legal" word.

Footlinks:-

https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/plain_language/articles/mandatory/

http://asq.org/standards-shall-should

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up vote
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If you wish to mean the term as a mandatory line, then, a "must" must be used rather than "shall" or "should" (honestly, I think it's not even applicable in law if you ask me)

Nearly every jurisdiction has held that the word "shall" as confusing because it can also mean "may, will or must." As you can see, shall just cannot seem obligatory.

Here's an example that might help you

Incoming materials must be inspected before they are accepted in

warehouse.

Incoming materials shall be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

Incoming materials should be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

The first point makes it obvious that the material definitely should be checked.

The second point makes it seem like it's "okay" even if you don't check.

But when we come to the third point, try comparing it with the first one and you'll find it that the first point has more force rather then the third.

Hence, it's a "must" but since you've asked about "shall" or "should"; I'd vouch for the "shall" since that's more of a "legal" word.

Footlinks:-

https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/plain_language/articles/mandatory/

http://asq.org/standards-shall-should

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up vote
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down vote

If you wish to mean the term as a mandatory line, then, a "must" must be used rather than "shall" or "should" (honestly, I think it's not even applicable in law if you ask me)

Nearly every jurisdiction has held that the word "shall" as confusing because it can also mean "may, will or must." As you can see, shall just cannot seem obligatory.

Here's an example that might help you

Incoming materials must be inspected before they are accepted in

warehouse.

Incoming materials shall be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

Incoming materials should be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

The first point makes it obvious that the material definitely should be checked.

The second point makes it seem like it's "okay" even if you don't check.

But when we come to the third point, try comparing it with the first one and you'll find it that the first point has more force rather then the third.

Hence, it's a "must" but since you've asked about "shall" or "should"; I'd vouch for the "shall" since that's more of a "legal" word.

Footlinks:-

https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/plain_language/articles/mandatory/

http://asq.org/standards-shall-should

answered 3 hours ago

Jessica Lily

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If you wish to mean the term as a mandatory line, then, a "must" must be used rather than "shall" or "should" (honestly, I think it's not even applicable in law if you ask me)

Nearly every jurisdiction has held that the word "shall" as confusing because it can also mean "may, will or must." As you can see, shall just cannot seem obligatory.

Here's an example that might help you

Incoming materials must be inspected before they are accepted in

warehouse.

Incoming materials shall be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

Incoming materials should be inspected before they are accepted in warehouse.

The first point makes it obvious that the material definitely should be checked.

The second point makes it seem like it's "okay" even if you don't check.

But when we come to the third point, try comparing it with the first one and you'll find it that the first point has more force rather then the third.

Hence, it's a "must" but since you've asked about "shall" or "should"; I'd vouch for the "shall" since that's more of a "legal" word.

Footlinks:-

https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/plain_language/articles/mandatory/

http://asq.org/standards-shall-should

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Thank you but I would like to know the reason why shall is right and should is wrong. Would you please answer me my question?

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Thank you but I would like to know the reason why shall is right and should is wrong. Would you please answer me my question?

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Thank you but I would like to know the reason why shall is right and should is wrong. Would you please answer me my question?

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Thank you but I would like to know the reason why shall is right and should is wrong. Would you please answer me my question?

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