proponent

proponent
/preuh poh"neuhnt/, n.
1. a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.
2. a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate.
3. a personwho supports a cause or doctrine; adherent.
4. a person who propounds a legal instrument, such as a will for probate.
[1580-90; < L proponent- (s. of proponens). See PROPONE, -ENT]
Syn. 2, 3. supporter, champion, enthusiast.

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