Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Proposition
propose (-d)propound (-ed, -eth)
proposition, n. [ME < Fr. < L. prōpositiōn-em, setting forth, purpose, theme, statement < prōpōn-ěre, see propound, v.]
Offer; bargain; deal; potential arrangement; opportunity extended; transaction made available.
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