proffer
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8.2
- noun
- /ˈprɒfər/
- Formal
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ofrecimiento
- The city council reviewed the latest proffer regarding the new park development.
- proffer immunity
- proffer agreement
But within that deal in Los, I'm sorry, in American law enforcement, we have what's known as a proffer agreement.
- But within that deal in Los, I'm sorry, in American law enforcement, we have what's known as a proffer agreement.
Examples
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County staff noted that the new application's cash proffers are 42.5 percent higher than the previous request.
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But within that deal in Los, I'm sorry, in American law enforcement, we have what's known as a proffer agreement.
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Hicks' first request cited economic conditions in asking for a $1.9 million proffer reduction.
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The updated proffer maintains the original plan to upgrade Hudgins Road.
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There were also proffers of testimony from Dr. Singer and Dr. Ofshe.
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To get around the prohibition, prosecutors can arrange informal witness proffers for other government lawyers.
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The staff is recommending that supervisors at their meeting Tuesday declare the latest proposal for reduced proffers substantially different from the denied application.
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Supervisors approved the 127-home Summerfield rezoning, along with the original proffers, in 2009, but construction has not yet started.
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She made a formal proffer to donate funds for community improvement programs.
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In the meeting, he presented a proffer for a partnership that would benefit both businesses.
Synonyms
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1.0
A suggestion to buy something or to give someone a job
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2.9
A plan or suggestion put forward for others to consider
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1.4
An idea or plan offered for others to consider
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4.6
A suggestion or offer that people can accept
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3.9
Something presented for sale, like a product or service
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Proffer as a noun comes from the same Latin parts pro- 'forth' and fer 'to carry', and is like the word offer. So a proffer is something 'brought forward', an offer or proposal for someone to accept.