What is realis modality?

Definition
	Realis modality is a modality that connotes the factuality of a proposition.

Discussion
	In its broad usage, the term realis is approximately equivalent in meaning to the term indicative, which in turn is used, narrowly, as a synonym to declarative.

Concept module: realis modality
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