The representation of Neg-Raising in the grammar is a matter of controversy. I provide evidence for representing Neg-Raising
as a kind of presupposition associated with certain predicates by providing a detailed analysis of NPI-licensing in Neg-Raising
contexts. Specific features of presupposition projection are used to explain the licensing of strict NPIs under Neg-Raising
predicates. Discussion centers around the analysis of a licensing asymmetry noted in Horn (1971, Negative transportation:
Unsafe at any speed? In
CLS 7 (pp. 120–133)).Having provided this analysis, I go on to discuss its implications for the theory of NPI-licensing more
generally. In particular, I discuss how the present proposal reflects on von Fintel’s (1999,
Journal of Semantics, 16, 97–148) proposal to use Strawson downward entailment in the statement of NPI-licensing principles.
Keywords Neg-Raising - Negative Polarity Items - Presupposition projection