Proposition (noun)

  1. A statement or suggestion that expresses an idea or proposal.
  2. A proposal or plan of action.
  3. A statement that is either true or false and can be verified by evidence.

Origin:

From latin propositio, from proponere ("to put forth"), from pro- ("before") + ponere ("to put").

Examples:

  1. The proposition of the new law was discussed in the parliament.
  2. He made a proposition to buy the company.
  3. The teacher presented a mathematical proposition to the class.
  4. The company's proposition for the project was accepted.
  5. The politician's proposition for the new tax system was met with criticism.
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