proposition
1. prop.o.si.tion \.pra:p-*-'zish-*n\ \-'zish-n*l, -*n-*l\ n 1a: something proposed or offered for consideration or acceptance : PR OPOSAL 1b: the point to be discussed or maintained in argument usu. stated in sent ence form near the outset 1c: a theorem or problem to be demonstrated or performed 2a: an expression in language or signs of something that can be believed, d oubted, or denied or is either true or false 2b: the objective meaning of a proposition 3: a project or situation requiring some action with reference to it : MAFFAIR - prop.o.si.tion.al aj 2. proposition \-'zish-(*-)nin\ vt or prop.o.si.tion.ing : to make a proposal to; specif : to suggest sexual intercourse t o
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