Demonstratives, definiteness effects and the type-token distinction

Definiteness effects have been attested in the literature for some DPs complementing HAVE (= English and their counterparts other languages). In this paper, which focuses on Spanish, demonstrative are shown to be affected by type-token distinction contexts: internal argument of receives a type reading these cases rejects to-ken interpretation. The “type restriction DPs” (TRD) is follow from need narrow focus NPs receive hearer-new reading, well-known property presentational structures. Type readings meet condition. Apparent exceptions TRD effect include (i) so-called “remainder contexts”; (ii) structures relevant DP subject small clause (sometimes with non-overt predicate); (iii) containing number anti-assertive operators. contexts hearer-new, spite being definite. Those provide escape interpretation that gives ride variety definiteness effect.