Name
command
Synopsis
command [-pvV]name[arg...]
Without -v or -V, execute name with given arguments. This command bypasses any aliases or functions that may be defined for name. When used with a special built-in, it prevents the built-in from exiting the script if it fails.
Options
- -p
Use a predefined, default search path, not the current value of PATH.
- -v
Print a description of how the shell interprets name.
- -V
Print a more verbose description of how the shell interprets name.
Example
Create an alias for rm that gets the system’s version, and runs it with the -i option:
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