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proposition

Definition

  • noun: something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
  • noun: something offered for consideration or acceptance
  • verb: to offer to have sex with (someone) in a direct and often offensive way
  • verb: to make a 'proposal' to
  • synonyms: proposal, statement, declaration

Examples

  • The town voted in favor of a 'proposition' calling for a ban on smoking in public spaces.

  • If we accept 'proposition' “A” as true, then we must accept 'proposition' “B” as false.

  • The farm will never be a paying 'proposition'. [=the farm will never make money]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Let's hold it down. These side arguments are only slowin' us up. - Well, what about it? - You're the only one. I have a proposition to make to all of you. I'm going to call for another vote. I want you eleven men to... vote by secret written ballot. I'll abstain. If there are eleven votes (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men