Proponent
/ˈproʊpəˌnənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who advocates for or supports a particular cause, proposal, or position.
She is a leading proponent of free speech legislation.
Forms
- proponents
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Commentary
Typically used to denote active support in legal arguments or policy debates.
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