What is the meaning of proposition?

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noun

  • Logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false. (
  • A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection.
    • usage: "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
  • An offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors. )
  • The act of making a proposal.
    • usage: "they listened to her proposal"
  • A task to be dealt with.
    • usage: "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition"

verb

  • Suggest sex to.
    • usage: "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"
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