proponent
noun
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Proponent comes from the same Latin word as propose, so a proponent is someone who proposes something, or at least supports it by speaking and writing in favor of it. Thus, for example, proponents of casinos argue that they create jobs, whereas proponents of a casino ban—that is, casino opponents—argue that they're corrupting and they take money away from people who can't afford it. As a rule, just about anything important that gets proposed also gets opposed.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
However, proponents of recent changes say they are designed to ensure accuracy and boost public confidence in the system.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
However, proponents of HKETO have accused these offices of also operating as agents of the Hong Kong government and, by extension, Beijing.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
After the Biden administration announced its plans to indefinitely delay the measure, proponents accused officials of bowing to political pressure.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Proponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proponent. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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