propositionprop‧o‧si‧tion1 /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən $ ˌprɑː-/ ●○○ noun [countable] 
Most people accept the proposition that we have a duty to protect endangered animals. The theory is founded on two basic propositions.2suggestion a suggestion, or something that is suggested or considered as a possible thing to do: He telephoned Stuart with a proposition.attractive/interesting/practical etc proposition The offer of two tickets for the price of one makes it a very attractive proposition. It doesn’t sound like a very viable proposition to me. I’ve got a proposition to put to you.3be a different/tricky/simple etc proposition used to say how easy someone or something will be to deal with: My new boss is a very different proposition.4law (also Proposition) a suggested change or addition to the law of a state of the US, which citizens vote on: Proposition 1475mathematics technical something that must be proved, or a question to which the answer must be found – used in geometry—propositional adjectiveCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsput a proposition to somebody (also make (somebody) a proposition)· A proposition was put to Owen, and he is considering it.· I’m going to make you a proposition.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + propositiona business proposition· Does this mean you’ve changed your mind about my business proposition?a commercial proposition (=likely to be financially successful)· Gold mining is not a commercial proposition here.an attractive proposition· Setting up your own business is a very attractive proposition.an interesting proposition· A further study focussing on older people is an interesting proposition.a practical/viable proposition (=likely to be possible or successful)· A complete ban on strikes is not a practical proposition.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Proposition 209 outlawed affirmative action in California.
- I'll consider your proposition and let you know.
- I have a proposition to make.
- Most of Aristotle's propositions have proven wrong over time.
- We're still studying the proposition.
- We are prepared to look at any reasonable proposition from the council.
- But as the centennial neared, he approached Fred with quite a secular proposition.
- Film theorists first put forward the proposition that the construction of the spectator in mainstream cinema is gendered.
- However, all this makes the Rolls a more costly proposition if it needs repairing.
- I am left with the cup the idea of that ordinary physical object - or a proposition about the cup.
- Inevitably this raises a question about the logical structure of existential propositions in general.
- It's a proposition - a business proposition.
- It would be difficult to sustain this proposition.
- Those behind the proposition are a group of hard-working volunteers who want to improve Tucson.
Longman Language Activatorsomething that someone suggests
something that someone suggests: · We welcome any suggestions from our viewers as to how to improve our service.make a suggestion: · She made some useful suggestions about places we could visit.have a suggestion (=want to make a suggestion): · Does anyone have any other suggestions?suggestion about: · We liked your suggestion about changing the timetable.suggestion that: · Barry ignored my suggestion that he should try phoning her again.open to suggestions (=willing to listen to ideas): · You must be flexible and open to suggestions in this job.
a formal or official suggestion that something should be done: · They will consider our proposal at their next meeting.put forward a proposal (=make one): · Their role is to put forward proposals for change. proposal to do something: · Their proposal to build a new airport has finally been rejected.proposal for: · They forwarded a list of proposals for the safe disposal of nuclear waste.
a suggestion made, for example, by an official person or group, especially a suggestion that is contained in a report: make a recommendation: · The consultants have made several very good and valid recommendations.accept a recommendation: · We accept that recommendation and will act on it as soon as possible.on somebody's recommendation (=because someone has recommended it): · I bought the house on the realtor's recommendation and have regretted it ever since.
a plan of action that is suggested, especially in business or politics: · I'll consider your proposition and let you know.· We are prepared to look at any reasonable proposition from the council.make a proposition: · I have a proposition to make.
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association, noundecree, noundecree absolute, noundecree nisi, noundecriminalize, verbdeed, noundeed of conveyance, noundefalcation, noundefend, verbdefendant, noundeficiency judgment, noundeficiency judgment, de jure, adjectivedeposition, noundeputy, nounderivative lease, desertion, noundiminished responsibility, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirectors register, disabled quota, disbar, verbdischarge of contract, noundisclaim, verbdisclaimer, noundiscretionary, adjectivedisinherit, verbdismiss, verbdispense, verbdisposition, noundispossess, verbdissent, noundissolution, noundistrain, verbdistrict attorney, noundistrict court, noundivorce, noundivorce, verbdivorced, adjectivedocket, noundonee, noundouble jeopardy, noundraftsman, noundrink-driving, noundrunk driving, noundue process, nounduress, nouneasement, nounedict, nouneffective, adjectiveeminent domain, nounempower, verbenabling, adjectiveenabling clause, enact, verbendowment, nounenforced, adjectiveenjoin, verbescape clause, escrow, nounescrow agent, estate, nounestoppel, nounevidence, nounexamination, nounexamination-in-chief, nounexamine, verbexculpate, verbexecute, verbexecutor, nounexecutrix, nounexhibit, nounexpectations, nounex post facto law, nounexpropriate, verbextradite, verbextrajudicial, adjectivefair dealing, false representation, nounfee absolute, nounfiduciary, nounfiduciary, adjectivefinding, nounfirm name, nounfixtures and fittings, nounforce majeure, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfreeholder, nounfree pardon, nounfrustration of contract, fugitive, nounfugitive, adjectivegagging order, gag order, noungarnishee, verbgarnishee, noungeneral counsel, noungeneral practice, noungive, verbgrand jury, noungrantee, noungrantor, noungreen paper, noungross misconduct, ground rent, nounguarantee, verbguarantor, nounguaranty, nounguillotine, verbguilt, noungun control, nounhabeas corpus, nounHague Rules, nounhear, verbhearing, nounheir, nounheir apparent, nounhereafter, adverbhereditament, nounhereinafter, adverbhereof, adverbhereto, adverbheritable, adjectiveHigh Court, nounHighway Code, nounhirer, nounhuman right, nounimplied term, inadmissible, adjectiveinalienable, adjectiveincriminate, verbindemnify, verbindemnity, nounindict, verbindictable, adjectiveindictment, nounindustrial tribunal, nouninitiative, nouninjunction, nounin loco parentis, adverbinnocence, nouninnocent, adjectiveinoperative, adjectiveinquest, nouninsanity, nouninstruct, verbintellectual property, nounintent, nouninterdict, nouninterlocutory injunction, invoke, verbJane Doe, nounjob quota, joint and several liability, JP, nounjudge, nounjudge, verbjudicial, adjectivejuridical, adjectivejurisdiction, nounjurisprudence, nounjurist, nounjuror, nounjury, nounjury box, nounjury service, nounjustice, nounJustice of the Peace, nounjustifiable homicide, nounjuvenile, adjectivekangaroo court, nounKing's Counsel, nounlaw firm, nounlawyer, nounlease, nounleasehold, adjectiveleaseholder, nounlegatee, nounlegator, nounlessee, nounlessor, nounletters of administration, nounliable, adjectivelicensee, nounlien, nounlienee, nounlienor, nounlimited liability, nounliquidated damages, litigant, nounlitigate, verblitigation, nounlitigator, nounlitigious, adjectiveliving will, nounloophole, nounmagisterial, adjectivemagistracy, nounmagistrate, nounMagistrates' Court, nounmaintenance, nounmajority, nounmalfeasance, nounmalpractice, nounmarriage certificate, nounmarriage licence, nounmarriage lines, nounmaterial, adjectivematerial fact, nounmemorandum, nounmiscarriage of justice, nounmisdirect, verbmisfeasance, nounmisstatement, nounmistrial, nounM'lord, nounM'lud, nounmoiety, nounmonies, nounmoot court, nounmoratorium, nounmovable, nounno-fault, adjectivenolo contendere, nounnonfeasance, nounnon-negotiable, adjectivenotary, nounnuisance, nounnullify, verbnullity, nounoath, nounopen-and-shut case, nounopen verdict, nounoperative mistake, nounordinance, nounoriginating application, originating summons, outlaw, nounout-of-court settlement, nounoyez, interjectionpalimony, nounpanel, nounparalegal, nounpardon, verbpardon, nounparty, nounpass, verbpassage, nounpatent, nounpatent, adjectivepaternity, nounpaternity suit, nounpatrimony, nounpenal code, nounpenalty, nounperformance contract, perjury, nounpersonal injury, personal representative, personalty, nounpetition, nounpetition, verbpetitioner, nounplaintiff, nounplanning permission, nounplea bargaining, nounpleadings, nounpledgee, nounpolice, verbpositive discrimination, nounpower of attorney, nounprecedent, nounprejudice, verbpreservation order, nounpresume, verbprice-fixing, nounprima facie, adjectiveprimary residence, prime tenant, primogeniture, nounprivate law, nounprivileged, adjectiveprivity, nounprobate, nounprobate, verbprobation, nounprobationer, nounprobation officer, nounpro bono, adjectiveprocedural, adjectiveproceeding, nounproceedings, nounprohibit, verbprohibition, nounprohibitive, adjectivepromulgate, verbpronounce, verbproposition, nounproscribe, verbprosecute, verbprosecution, nounprosecutor, nounprotective custody, nounprove, verbprovision, nounprovisional licence, nounproximate cause, nounpublic defender, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic service vehicle, punishable, adjectiveQC, nounquarter sessions, nounquash, verbQueen's Counsel, nounreal property, nounrecess, nounrecess, verbrecognition, nounrecognizance, nounrecorder, nounreeve, nounregulation, nounremand, verbremand, nounrepeal, verbrescind, verbrespondent, nounrestoration, nounrestore, verbretainer, nounretrial, nounretroactive, adjectiveretrospective, adjectiveretry, verbreversion, nounrevocation, nounrevoke, verbRex, nounright of appeal, nounroad tax, nounroot of title, royalty payment, rule, verbruling, nounsaid, adjectivesalami slicing, nounSarbanes-Oxley Act, nounscheme of arrangement, nounsentence, nounsentence, verbsequester, verbsession, nounsettlement date, settlement terms, shall, modal verbshell company, sheriff, nounsheriff court, nounshow trial, nounsitting tenant, nounsmall claims court, nounsolicitor, nounsolicitor general, nounSOX, nounspecial licence, nounspecific performance, speed limit, nounstakeholder, nounstate attorney, nounstate court, nounstated case, statute, nounstatute law, nounstatute of limitations, nounstatutory, adjectivestatutory report, stay, nounstay of execution, nounstipendiary magistrate, nounstoppage in transit, nounsub judice, adverbsubmission, nounsuborn, verbsubpoena, nounsubpoena, verbsue, verbsuit, nounsumming up, nounsumming-up, nounsummons, nounsummons, verbSupreme Court, nounsurety, nounsuspended sentence, nounswear, verbtechnicality, nountenant at sufferance, nountenant at will, nountenant for years, nountenant in common, nountenure, nountestament, nountestator, nountest case, nountest certificate, nountestify, verbtestimony, nounthereinafter, adverbthird party, nounthrough, prepositionticket, nounticket, verbtitle, nountitle deed, nountitle holder, nountort, nountradename, nounTrading Standards, treasure trove, nountrespass, verbtrespass, nountrial, nountrust for sale, nounultra vires, adjectiveunderwriting power, undue influence, noununlicensed, adjectiveuphold, verbverdict, nounvindicate, verbvisa, nounvoucher, nounward, nounwarrant, nounwhereas, conjunctionwill, nounwill, verbwinding up, nounwitness, nounwitness, verbwitness box, nounwrit, nounwrongful termination,
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 2verbs I must say, it’s a very attractive offer.
1statement a statement that consists of a carefully considered opinion or judgmentproposition that (also make (somebody) a proposition)· A proposition was put to Owen, and he is considering it.· I’m going to make you a proposition.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + proposition· Does this mean you’ve changed your mind about my business proposition?
(=likely to be financially successful)· Gold mining is not a commercial proposition here.
· Setting up your own business is a very attractive proposition.
· A further study focussing on older people is an interesting proposition.
(=likely to be possible or successful)· A complete ban on strikes is not a practical proposition.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES I must say, it’s a very attractive offer.· I’ve a proposition to put to you.
(=an idea that will work)· Is this kind of tourism a viable proposition?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· It is not an attractive proposition for independent power generation because it is difficult to finance.· In theory, a star-driven period melodrama with top-notch production values should have been an attractive proposition for distributors.· If hiring costs can be reduced by machines working longer, it could become an even more attractive proposition.· By the end of the Regency period the pub was becoming a far more attractive proposition for the government, too.· Costs and qualifications All-optical cabling is an attractive proposition.· This was not an attractive proposition, but my idea of womanhood was hardly preferable.· I can't feel that this music as presented here is an attractive proposition at full price.· Relativism is not an attractive proposition to anyone, least of all philosophers, because everything becomes so uncertain and transitory.
· Contracts A business bargain or contract rests on the basic proposition that each party to the contract is in agreement.· Their basic proposition was that we tend to organise and simplify incoming information until it makes a satisfying pattern.· It is this basic proposition that underlies much of recent Marxian writings on underdevelopment.
· Sentences can therefore express different propositions on different occasions of use.· A proposition can not change its truth-value without in effect becoming a different proposition.· Malcolm Harris was a slightly different proposition.· Last season Boldon struggled throughout but they are a different proposition this time after signing several leading players during the winter.· His uncle Laban is a different proposition altogether.· Biological filters are a different proposition.· Hot water is a different proposition.· He uses the indeterminacy of language to convey, through a single utterance, two very different propositions to the audience.
· By asserting it, however, we are also committing ourselves to a general conditional proposition of a standard kind.· These two problems in combination make any general propositions about the trade pattern diffIcult.
· However, most taxes which are a practical proposition create their own distortions in the economy and involve non-trivial collection costs.· Reading bar codes into the system is a practical proposition, but the database side of things is not.· Being realistic about it, a bar code system that would directly provide text string is not a very practical proposition.· This does not sound like a very practical proposition, at least not in the immediate future.· However desirable it is that they receive training, many do not see it as a practical proposition.
· But can true propositions cause anything?· Now what about the subset which represents the true propositions of our formal system?· Truth is literally what a true proposition expresses.· There are certain simple classes of true arithmetical proposition that do form recursively enumerable sets, however.· We have found a true proposition which has no proof within the system!
· Recording the electrical activity of single brain cells in mammals only became a viable proposition in the 1950s.· Only a handful of producers - say a dozen or so - regard wine as a viable commercial proposition.· What keeps the propliners of the world still going as viable business propositions is an item known as the bottom line.
NOUN· We had a regular business proposition.· Anyway, it would be a a business proposition.· It's a proposition - a business proposition.· I would like to discuss a business proposition of possible benefit to us both.· In practice the price obtained will be less than the generating cost, so as a business proposition it is a non-starter.· Such a broker examines all franchise propositions carefully to determine whether they will make good business propositions.· It also turns a dream into a solid business proposition, worth the considerable investment.· What keeps the propliners of the world still going as viable business propositions is an item known as the bottom line.
VERB· For my part, I would not be prepared to accept that as a proposition of law.· We can not accept this proposition.· I do not accept that proposition.· We can in fact accept it along with our proposition that effects are necessitated events.· All her dreams, in an instant, had vaporised into nothing - for she knew she would never accept his proposition.
· Voters supported proposition 22 by 61 % to 39 %, bestowing official recognition only on marriages between men and women.· We support the proposition that the provision of access beyond existing Rights of Way should be paid for out of the public purse.· Research overwhelmingly supports the proposition that age is a poor predictor of performance and ability.
Most people accept the proposition that we have a duty to protect endangered animals. The theory is founded on two basic propositions.2suggestion a suggestion, or something that is suggested or considered as a possible thing to do: He telephoned Stuart with a proposition.attractive/interesting/practical etc proposition The offer of two tickets for the price of one makes it a very attractive proposition. It doesn’t sound like a very viable proposition to me. I’ve got a proposition to put to you.3be a different/tricky/simple etc proposition used to say how easy someone or something will be to deal with: My new boss is a very different proposition.4law (also Proposition) a suggested change or addition to the law of a state of the US, which citizens vote on: Proposition 1475mathematics technical something that must be proved, or a question to which the answer must be found – used in geometry—propositional adjectiveCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsput a proposition to somebody (also make (somebody) a proposition)· A proposition was put to Owen, and he is considering it.· I’m going to make you a proposition.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + propositiona business proposition· Does this mean you’ve changed your mind about my business proposition?a commercial proposition (=likely to be financially successful)· Gold mining is not a commercial proposition here.an attractive proposition· Setting up your own business is a very attractive proposition.an interesting proposition· A further study focussing on older people is an interesting proposition.a practical/viable proposition (=likely to be possible or successful)· A complete ban on strikes is not a practical proposition.