proffer
Use Proffer in a sentence
ər verb (used with object)
1.
to put before a person for acceptance; offer.
noun
2.
the act of proffering.
3.
an offer or proposal.
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proffer (ˈprɒfə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to offer for acceptance; tender |
| —n | |
| 2. | the act of proffering |
| [C13: from Old French proffrir, from | |
| 'profferer | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
proffer
late 13c., from Anglo-Fr. profrier (mid-13c.), O.Fr. poroffrir (c.1080), from por- "forth" (from L. pro-) + offrir "to offer," from L. offerre (see offer).
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Example sentences
Where an appellant fails to proffer the testimony, he or she cannot claim on appeal that the trial court erred by excluding it.
Respondents proffer seven state interests they claim are compelling.
Meals are available, and the owner is happy to proffer information about the city.
Any well-briefed attorney could proffer evidence to the contrary.
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