Proposed
/prəˈpəʊzd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Put forward for consideration or discussion, especially in legal contexts like contracts or legislation.
The proposed amendments to the contract must be reviewed by both parties.
- (v.) Past participle of propose, meaning something has been formally suggested or submitted for approval.
The new policy was proposed by the board during the meeting.
Forms
- proposes
- proposing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "proposed" frequently precedes terms like "contract" or "legislation" to indicate items under review or pending approval.
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