proponentn.adj.

Brit.

/prəˈpəʊn(ə)nt/, U.S.

/prəˈpoʊn(ə)nt/,

/proʊˈpoʊn(ə)nt/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin prōpōnent-, prōpōnēns, prōpōnere.

Etymology: As noun < classical Latin prōpōnent-, prōpōnēns person who proposes, use as noun of masculine of prōpōnēns (see below). As adjective < classical Latin prōpōnent-, prōpōnēns, present participle of prōpōnere propone v. In sense A. 2 after Dutch proponent lay preacher, especially a student of theology who preaches a sermon (end of the 16th cent.; now designating a probationary minister in the Dutch Reformed Church). Compare Italian proponente (early 14th cent. as adjective and noun). Compare earlier proposer n., and (with sense A. 2) proposant n.

A. n.

1. A person who puts forward or advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action; a propounder, a proposer. In later use also more generally: a person who is in favour of a proposal, a supporter.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > testing > debate, disputation, argument > putting forward for discussion > [noun] > one who puts forward

purposer1481

propounder1561

proponerc1580

proposer1585

proponent1588

mover1604

Marxoid1987

1588 A. Fraunce Lawiers Logike ii. ix. f. 101^v The Proponent who defendeth proposition or position.

1672 E. Worsley Reason & Relig. 409 It little avail's..if a fallible Oracle which may both Miss and Mislead, be our best and only Guide, or Proponent.

1691 J. Norris Pract. Disc. Divine Subj. 23 These two Ends considered Absolutely and Simply in themselves, are alike valued by their respective Proponents.

1702 W. Kennett Pres. St. Convocation 11 The only proper Rule for interpreting the Speech of this Proponent.

1769 F. Blackburne Occas. Remarks: Pt. 2 235 Had Jablonski thought of the proponents in that light, he would not have wanted to consult any one upon the two questions he sent to the Archbishop.

1831 Times 9 May 4/4 Dr. Lushington, for the proponents of the will, said that the question was, whether..the deceased..was of unsound mind.

1872 A. De Morgan Budget of Paradoxes 296 Attempt to enforce..doctrine, by arguments drawn from mathematics, the proponents being persons unskilled in that science.

1926 Publishers' Weekly 22 May 1674/1 The House Committee..held hearings so that the proponents and opponents of this measure might be allowed to state their case.

1972 Fortune Jan. 3/1 Proponents of the shuttle argue that the U.S. cannot afford to surrender its lead in high technology.

2000 S. Hamilton Indian Philos. (2001) iv. 69 It was common for the proponent of a theory to put forward first an alternative view, which he would then proceed to deny.

2. In certain Dutch colonies, esp. Ceylon (now Sri Lanka): a man employed and licensed by the Government to carry out certain religious duties in the Dutch Reformed Church. Now historical.

ΚΠ

1825 R. Heber Jrnl. 3 Sept. in Narr. Journey Upper Provinces India (1828) II. 232 There is..another object which he has..still more at heart, which is giving the native ‘proponents’, or catechists, such facilities for education as would gradually fit them for admittance into holy orders.

1844 J. Selkirk Recoll. Ceylon ii. 26 Those who perform the marriage ceremony, and by licence from government even administer baptism, are called Proponents.

1860 J. Bateman Life Bp. D. Wilson I. xiii. 412 These men were selected by the Government, paid stipends varying from £60 to £100 per annum, and called ‘Proponents’.

1881 J. Riker Hist. Harlem xi. 197 One Michiel Zyperus had arrived here in the preceding year from the Dutch island of Curaçao,..where he had labored as a proponent or licentiate.

1901 tr. Eccl. Rec. State N.Y. I. 94 The Classis of Amsterdam..have resolved to send thither as Proponent the Rev. and Godly N N.

1983 S. D. Franciscus Faith of Fathers 7 The Predikants or Ordained Ministers were assisted by Proponents both Dutch and Ceylonese, that is, men who had gone through a Theological Course and were licensed but not permitted to perform other Ministerial duties.

B. adj.

That puts forward or proposes something; (chiefly Law) designating a plaintiff or a person pleading a case on his or her behalf.Formerly frequently as postmodifier.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > belief > suggestion, proposal > [adjective]

suggestive1631

proponenta1677

suggesting1828

society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > action of courts in claims or grievances > [adjective] > engaged in litigation > suing or bringing action

complainant1495

pursuant1542

pursuivant1583

suing1622

proponenta1677

a1677 I. Barrow Treat. Pope's Supremacy (1683) 23 Such impediment I will make out by lawfull proofs to be transmitted..to the Cardinal Proponent.

1693 A. Wood Allegation in Life (1895) IV. 17 This party proponent doth alledge that..there was and is att present now in force an act of parliament, entituled [etc.].

1715 Cases Divorce Sever. Causes 21 The said Party Proponent doth exhibit, and hereunto annex a Gold Ring, on which is engraven the Motto.

1780 Priscilla Adams vs. Abraham Adams 5 in Trials for Adultery VII The party proponent doth exhibit and hereunto annex an extract from the registry of births and baptisms.

1826 W. Hone Every-day Bk. (1827) II. 82 The landlord..swore in the ‘party proponent’.

1868 Times 24 Dec. 9/1 The party proponent alleges that on the said three Sundays and Christmas-day,..the said lighted candles were not placed on the Communion-table.

1928 Galveston (Texas) Daily News 22 Nov. 9/3 W. F. Moore of Paris, proponent counsel,..presented closing arguments in the lengthy trial.

1980 Virginia Law Rev. 66 384 The new statute requires that a proponent party must ‘prove by a preponderance of the evidence’ that a local standard is proper.

2005 Michigan Law Rev. (Nexis) 1 Oct. 151 When a computer program is used to produce information specifically for litigation, require the proponent party to make the computer program in question available to the opposing party before trial.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	proponent
释义	proponentn.adj. Brit. /prəˈpəʊn(ə)nt/, U.S. /prəˈpoʊn(ə)nt/, /proʊˈpoʊn(ə)nt/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin prōpōnent-, prōpōnēns, prōpōnere. Etymology: As noun < classical Latin prōpōnent-, prōpōnēns person who proposes, use as noun of masculine of prōpōnēns (see below). As adjective < classical Latin prōpōnent-, prōpōnēns, present participle of prōpōnere propone v. In sense A. 2 after Dutch proponent lay preacher, especially a student of theology who preaches a sermon (end of the 16th cent.; now designating a probationary minister in the Dutch Reformed Church). Compare Italian proponente (early 14th cent. as adjective and noun). Compare earlier proposer n., and (with sense A. 2) proposant n. A. n. 1. A person who puts forward or advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action; a propounder, a proposer. In later use also more generally: a person who is in favour of a proposal, a supporter. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > testing > debate, disputation, argument > putting forward for discussion > [noun] > one who puts forward purposer1481 propounder1561 proponerc1580 proposer1585 proponent1588 mover1604 Marxoid1987 1588 A. Fraunce Lawiers Logike ii. ix. f. 101^v The Proponent who defendeth proposition or position. 1672 E. Worsley Reason & Relig. 409 It little avail's..if a fallible Oracle which may both Miss and Mislead, be our best and only Guide, or Proponent. 1691 J. Norris Pract. Disc. Divine Subj. 23 These two Ends considered Absolutely and Simply in themselves, are alike valued by their respective Proponents. 1702 W. Kennett Pres. St. Convocation 11 The only proper Rule for interpreting the Speech of this Proponent. 1769 F. Blackburne Occas. Remarks: Pt. 2 235 Had Jablonski thought of the proponents in that light, he would not have wanted to consult any one upon the two questions he sent to the Archbishop. 1831 Times 9 May 4/4 Dr. Lushington, for the proponents of the will, said that the question was, whether..the deceased..was of unsound mind. 1872 A. De Morgan Budget of Paradoxes 296 Attempt to enforce..doctrine, by arguments drawn from mathematics, the proponents being persons unskilled in that science. 1926 Publishers' Weekly 22 May 1674/1 The House Committee..held hearings so that the proponents and opponents of this measure might be allowed to state their case. 1972 Fortune Jan. 3/1 Proponents of the shuttle argue that the U.S. cannot afford to surrender its lead in high technology. 2000 S. Hamilton Indian Philos. (2001) iv. 69 It was common for the proponent of a theory to put forward first an alternative view, which he would then proceed to deny. 2. In certain Dutch colonies, esp. Ceylon (now Sri Lanka): a man employed and licensed by the Government to carry out certain religious duties in the Dutch Reformed Church. Now historical. ΚΠ 1825 R. Heber Jrnl. 3 Sept. in Narr. Journey Upper Provinces India (1828) II. 232 There is..another object which he has..still more at heart, which is giving the native ‘proponents’, or catechists, such facilities for education as would gradually fit them for admittance into holy orders. 1844 J. Selkirk Recoll. Ceylon ii. 26 Those who perform the marriage ceremony, and by licence from government even administer baptism, are called Proponents. 1860 J. Bateman Life Bp. D. Wilson I. xiii. 412 These men were selected by the Government, paid stipends varying from £60 to £100 per annum, and called ‘Proponents’. 1881 J. Riker Hist. Harlem xi. 197 One Michiel Zyperus had arrived here in the preceding year from the Dutch island of Curaçao,..where he had labored as a proponent or licentiate. 1901 tr. Eccl. Rec. State N.Y. I. 94 The Classis of Amsterdam..have resolved to send thither as Proponent the Rev. and Godly N N. 1983 S. D. Franciscus Faith of Fathers 7 The Predikants or Ordained Ministers were assisted by Proponents both Dutch and Ceylonese, that is, men who had gone through a Theological Course and were licensed but not permitted to perform other Ministerial duties. B. adj. That puts forward or proposes something; (chiefly Law) designating a plaintiff or a person pleading a case on his or her behalf.Formerly frequently as postmodifier. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > suggestion, proposal > [adjective] suggestive1631 proponenta1677 suggesting1828 society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > action of courts in claims or grievances > [adjective] > engaged in litigation > suing or bringing action complainant1495 pursuant1542 pursuivant1583 suing1622 proponenta1677 a1677 I. Barrow Treat. Pope's Supremacy (1683) 23 Such impediment I will make out by lawfull proofs to be transmitted..to the Cardinal Proponent. 1693 A. Wood Allegation in Life (1895) IV. 17 This party proponent doth alledge that..there was and is att present now in force an act of parliament, entituled [etc.]. 1715 Cases Divorce Sever. Causes 21 The said Party Proponent doth exhibit, and hereunto annex a Gold Ring, on which is engraven the Motto. 1780 Priscilla Adams vs. Abraham Adams 5 in Trials for Adultery VII The party proponent doth exhibit and hereunto annex an extract from the registry of births and baptisms. 1826 W. Hone Every-day Bk. (1827) II. 82 The landlord..swore in the ‘party proponent’. 1868 Times 24 Dec. 9/1 The party proponent alleges that on the said three Sundays and Christmas-day,..the said lighted candles were not placed on the Communion-table. 1928 Galveston (Texas) Daily News 22 Nov. 9/3 W. F. Moore of Paris, proponent counsel,..presented closing arguments in the lengthy trial. 1980 Virginia Law Rev. 66 384 The new statute requires that a proponent party must ‘prove by a preponderance of the evidence’ that a local standard is proper. 2005 Michigan Law Rev. (Nexis) 1 Oct. 151 When a computer program is used to produce information specifically for litigation, require the proponent party to make the computer program in question available to the opposing party before trial. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.adj.1588
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