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  1. 10-30-2016 05:21 PM #1
    Louvain
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    "The imbalance of power has greatly informed the territorial feauds of Ilsabard."
    I believe informed should be influenced. I could be mistaken, but every time I read it the wording doesn't make sense and I've never seen an example like this used in any of my other readings.
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  2. 10-31-2016 08:14 AM #2
    Hinoto-no-Ryuji
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    Quote Originally Posted by Louvain View Post
    Page: 177
    Heading: Portrait of a People
    Section: The Garlean Empire


    I believe informed should be influenced. I could be mistaken, but every time I read it the wording doesn't make sense and I've never seen an example like this used in any of my other readings.
    No, this is an accurate use of the word. It's rare, but it's not incorrect. See this definition from dictionary.com:

    "Inform: to give evident substance, character, or distinction to; pervade or permeate with manifest effect:
    A love of nature informed his writing."
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  3. 10-31-2016 06:30 PM #3
    Louvain
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hinoto-no-Ryuji View Post
    No, this is an accurate use of the word. It's rare, but it's not incorrect. See this definition from dictionary.com:

    "Inform: to give evident substance, character, or distinction to; pervade or permeate with manifest effect:
    A love of nature informed his writing."
    ah, I see. Thanks.
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