Proposition | Mean of proposition in English Dictionary

/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

• Noun
• something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
1. He made an attractive business proposition.
2. The other company rejected their proposition.
• a statement to be proved, explained, or discussed
1. Her theory rejects the basic proposition that humans evolved from apes.
2. If we accept proposition “A” as true, then we must accept proposition “B” as false.
• something that someone intends to do or deal with
1. Fixing the engine will not be an easy/simple proposition. [=matter]
2. The election will be a tough proposition for the mayor.
3. The farm will never be a paying proposition. [=the farm will never make money]

• a suggestion for a change in the law on which people must vote
1. The town voted in favor of a proposition calling for a ban on smoking in public spaces.
2. He expects Proposition 12 to pass by a wide margin.
• Verb
• to offer to have sex with (someone) in a direct and often offensive way
1. He was propositioned by a prostitute.
2. He got drunk and propositioned a woman sitting next to him in the bar.