Proposition
11proposition — [präp΄ə zish′ən] n. [ME proposicioun < OFr proposition < L propositio < proponere: see PROPOSE] 1. the act of proposing 2. a) something proposed; proposal, plan ☆ b) Informal an unethical or immoral proposal, specif. one of illicit… …
12proposition — mid 14c., a setting forth as a topic for discussion, from Fr. proposition (12c.), from L. propositionem a setting forth, statement, noun of action from proponere (see PROPOUND (Cf. propound)). Meaning action of proposing something to be done is… …
13proposition — [n] suggestion; scheme hypothesis, invitation, motion, overture, plan, premise, presentation, proffer, program, project, proposal, recommendation; concepts 384,662 Ant. condemnation, denial, opposition, refusal, rejection proposition [v] make… …
14proposition — ► NOUN 1) a statement expressing a judgement or opinion. 2) a proposed scheme or plan. 3) informal an offer of sexual intercourse. 4) a matter or person to be dealt with: it s a tough proposition. 5) Mathematics a formal statement of a theorem or …
15Proposition — (v. lat. Propositio), 1) etwas Vor , Hingestelltes, ein vorangestellter Satz, so Propositio domestĭca u. P. peregrīna, s. u. Lemma 1); P. major, der Obersatz im Schlusse; P. minor, der Untersatz im Schlusse, s.d.; 2) Vorschlag; bes. Vorschläge… …
16Proposition — (lat.), Vorschlag, Antrag. Über die Propositionen beim Wettrennen (Rennpropositionen) s. Wettrennen …
17Proposition — Propositiōn (lat.), Angebot, Vorschlag, Antrag …
18proposition — I noun approach, arrangement, assertion, assumption, bid, condicio, conjecture, course of action, declaration, declared intention, design, formulated intention, hypothesis, idea, offer, overture, plan, position, postulate, premise, presentation,… …
19Proposition 13 — also Prop 13 informal a law made in California in 1978 that reduced taxes on property. It was voted on directly by the people of California instead of being passed by California s state government. It encouraged voters in other US states to vote… …
20proposition — *proposal …
