When individuals, rather than the language system, are the final authority of word meaning, we are referring to:
A) denotative meaning.
B) connotative meaning.
C) phatic communication.
D) self-reflexive communication.

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Connotative meaning is determined by the personal and subjective experience of individuals, rather than by the language system itself. This means that the final authority on the meaning of a word is the individual's own experiences and emotions associated with that word.

When Individuals, Rather Than the Language System, Are the Final