proposer
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Definition
Noun: 1. (Parliamentary Procedure) A person who formally puts forward a motion or resolution for consideration and voting. This is a specific role in formal meetings, debates, or legislative bodies. 2. A person who makes a suggestion or puts forward a proposal. This is a more general term for someone who advocates for a plan or idea.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Parliamentary Sense):
- The proposer of the motion to adjourn the meeting was the committee chair.
- According to the rules, the proposer has the right to speak first in the debate.
- Noun (General Sense):
- She was the main proposer of the new marketing strategy.
- The proposer of this absurd strategy was a fool.
Advanced Usage
- In formal contexts like academia or grant applications, a proposer is the individual or principal investigator who submits a research proposal for funding or approval.
- The proposer must submit a detailed budget along with the research plan.
Variants and Related Words
- Propose (verb): To put forward an idea or plan for consideration.
- He will propose a new policy at the next board meeting.
- Proposal (noun): The formal suggestion or plan that is put forward.
- The committee reviewed the proposal carefully.
- Seconder (noun): In parliamentary procedure, the person who formally supports a motion after the proposer.
- The motion requires a proposer and a seconder before it can be debated.
Synonyms
- Mover (specifically in parliamentary contexts)
- Suggester
- Advocate
- Sponsor (in some formal contexts)
- Nominator (when proposing someone for a position)
Related Phrases
- To act as proposer: To take on the formal role of proposing a motion.
- She agreed to act as proposer for the resolution.
Noun
- (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion
- someone who advances a suggestion or proposal
- the suggester of this absurd strategy was a fool