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proposition

/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

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noun

plural -tions

[count] something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider

He made an attractive business proposition.

The other company rejected their proposition.

a statement to be proved, explained, or discussed

Her theory rejects the basic proposition that humans evolved from apes.

If we accept proposition A as true, then we must accept proposition B as false.

something that someone intends to do or deal with

Fixing the engine will not be an easy/simple proposition. [=matter]

The election will be a tough proposition for the mayor.

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

US :a suggestion for a change in the law on which people must vote

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

He expects Proposition 12 to pass by a wide margin.

verb

-tions; -tioned; -tioning

[+ obj] :to offer to have sex with (someone) in a direct and often offensive way

He was propositioned by a prostitute.

He got drunk and propositioned a woman sitting next to him in the bar.