What is a standard implicature?

Definition
	A standard implicature is a conversational implicature based on an addressee's assumption that the speaker is being cooperative by directly observing the conversational maxims.

Example (English)
	In the following exchange, A assumes that B is being cooperative, truthful, adequately informative, relevant, and clear. Thus, A can infer that B thinks A can get fuel at the garage: A: I’ve just run out of petrol. B: Oh; there’s a garage just around the corner.

Generic
	A standard implicature is a kind of
	What is conversational implicature?

Source
	Levinson 1983 104

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Concept module: standard implicature
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