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what is the difference between 'proposal' and 'proposition

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Anonymous  #522027  Mon, 02 Jun 08 01:37 PM

Hi,

Does 'proposal' and 'proposition' mean the same and interchangeable here?

She has a proposition/proposal that may benefit both her and Tina.

The proposal/proposal to close the hospital was rejected by a large majority.

Thanks. 

  
Mister Micawber  #522034  Mon, 02 Jun 08 01:45 PM
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Generally, yes, but I think proposals are more formal presentations.
  
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Osee  #522054  Mon, 02 Jun 08 02:51 PM

Although the two words have common meanings, to me a major usage of proposition is in logic, which means a statement to be proved true or not.

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Hi,

Does 'proposal' and 'proposition' mean the same and interchangeable here?

She has a proposition/proposal that may benefit both her and Tina.

The proposal/proposal to close the hospital was rejected by a large majority.

Thanks. 

  
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Pter  #522064  Mon, 02 Jun 08 03:21 PM
"Proposition" is very often used by sales people in a sense like "a business proposal that brings benefit to you".  But as Mr M has mentioned, a formal presentation or document is often called a proposal, not proposition.
  
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Anonymous  #522086  Mon, 02 Jun 08 04:54 PM

Thank you all very much.

  
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