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]
(..) - No? - Worse, they work for Thomas Edison. Today, a most curious development. His assistant came to us with a proposition. Obviously, Angier has sent her and told her to admit as much. Does he enjoy taking his bows under the stage? He sent me here to steal your secrets, (..)2006 The Prestige