A proposition has existential import when:

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Propositions with existential import are those where the truth or falsehood of the proposition depends on the existence of things in a certain category. Option E captures this definition, and is therefore the correct answer. Neither options A, B, nor C accurately describe existential import, as they are not necessary conditions for a proposition to have existential import. Option D is also incorrect, as a proposition with existential import cannot be true for some people and false for others - its truth or falsehood must depend on the existence of things in a certain category.

A Proposition Has Existential Import When