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]
(..) Practically no one. If I had those letters, I could make a fortune. So could I, and I'm a poor businessman. I've a proposition for whoever has them. I'll handle the transaction. Get rid of the letters, take all the risk, for a small fee. And the carrying charges? Naturally, there will be a few incidental expenses. That's my proposition for whoever has the letters. I'll tell him when he comes in. I'll put my cards out. I think you know where they are. You're in good company. Renault (..)1942 Casablanca