A proposition is a statement expressing something that is either true or false.
Proposition may also refer to:
Mathematics Proposition (mathematics), sort of theorem
Politics Ballot proposition, a piece of proposed legislation to be approved or rejected by eligible voters California ballot proposition, a referendum or initiative measure in California Popular initiative, a form of direct democracy by which a petition meeting certain hurdles can force a legal procedure on a proposition. Proposition (political party), a political party in Ukraine A term describing political parties, factions and individuals in a legislature who are favorable and supportive of the incumbent government, as against the opposition.
Art and entertainment The Proposition (painting), 1631 genre painting by Judith Leyster The Proposition, 1996 film starring Theresa Russell The Proposition (1998 film), 1998 film starring Kenneth Branagh The Proposition (2005 film), a 2005 film written by Nick Cave The Proposition (soundtrack), the film's soundtrack recorded by Nick Cave Propositions (album), a 1982 album by The Bar-Kays "The Proposition", a 2008 episode of web series SPAMasterpiece Theater
Other uses Proposition bet, a bet made regarding the occurrence during a game of an event not directly affecting the outcome Value proposition, in business the promise of a value to be delivered Hypothesis, a proposed explanation for a phenomenon In certain debate styles, the proposition team supports and tries to prove a motion. In contrast, the opposition team refutes the motion.
See also Proposal (disambiguation) Propositional calculus, branch of logic concerned with the study of propositions Sexual proposition (disambiguation)