Concept: T-argument

Definition

[[The T-argument of a ditransitive verb is its theme argument or another argument that is coded like the theme of a verb with a recipient-theme pattern.]]

Croft's comparative concept
T role (SEM):

T role (SEM) = the theme central participant role in a transfer event – that is, the par- ticipant that is transferred from the agent (A) to the recipient (R). Example: in Randy gave the car to his daughter, the car is in the T role. (Section 7.5.2)