Proposition
(noun)
- A statement or suggestion that expresses an idea or proposal.
- A proposal or plan of action.
- 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:
- The proposition of the new law was discussed in the parliament.
- He made a proposition to buy the company.
- The teacher presented a mathematical proposition to the class.
- The company's proposition for the project was accepted.
- The politician's proposition for the new tax system was met with criticism.