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Greatking  #279051  Wed, 11 Oct 06 11:42 AM

Hi,

Is there a case when proposition(noun) and proposal (noun) have the same meaning and interchangeable?

If yes, please give me examples

If not, how can we distinguish them?

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Marius Hancu  #279128  Wed, 11 Oct 06 02:46 PM
This is the only case when they are interchangeable:
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proposition

b : something proposed or offered for consideration, acceptance, or adoption : PROPOSAL <the proposition to extend the ... act spurred him to a defense of ... institutions -- S.H.Adams>

http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com
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Greatking  #279470  Thu, 12 Oct 06 07:38 AM

Hi,

1/His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected.

=His proposition that the system should be changed was rejected. ?

2/ To submit a proposal =  To submit a proposition.  ?

3/ I'd like to put a proposition to you. =I'd like to put a proposal to you. ?

Why?

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