propone

[pruh-pohn]

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verb (used with object), pro·poned, pro·pon·ing. Scot.

to suggest for consideration; propose.

to present before a jury or judge; plead for or request (an official decision).

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English proponen < Latin prōpōnere to set forth, propound. See propose

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propone (prəˈpon, -ˈpəʊn)

—vb
	(Scot) to propose or put forward, esp before a court

[C14: from Latin prōpōnere to propose]

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