0 used to describe the form of a verb that is used for giving an order, especially one that expresses a wish:
1 the form of a verb that is used for giving an order, especially one that expresses a wish:
The jussives could be interpreted as commands from the Holy Spirit.
The jussive is only in some cases externally distinguishable from the simple imperfect.
The jussive subjunctives aptent, cogant, parent, dissimulent are retained for their vividness.
There are numerous cases of where the jussive voice is missing.