counterproposition
[ koun-ter-prop-uh-zish-uhn ]
/ ˈkaʊn tərˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /
noun
a proposition made in place of or in opposition to a preceding one.
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Origin of counterproposition
First recorded in 1860–65; counter- + proposition
Words nearby counterproposition
counterproductive, counterprogram, counterproof, counterpropaganda, counterproposal, counterproposition, counterpunch, counterpurchase, counterreformation, counterreply, counterrevolution
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