Proffer

Word PROFFER
Character 7
Hyphenation prof fer
Pronunciations /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/

Definitions and meanings of "Proffer"

What do we mean by proffer?

To offer for acceptance; tender. transitive verb

The act of proffering; an offer. noun

To bring or put forward; hold forth.

To hold forth so that a person may take; offer for acceptance: as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship.

Synonyms To tender, volunteer, propose.

To dodge.

An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another: as, proffers of peace or friendship. noun

In law, an offer or endeavor to proceed in an action. noun

An essay; an attempt. noun

A rabbit-burrow. noun

Synonyms Tender, proposal. noun

To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of transitive verb

To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake. transitive verb

An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender. noun

Essay; attempt. noun

An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship. noun

Essay; attempt. noun

To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship. verb

To essay or attempt of one’s own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake. verb

Present for acceptance or rejection verb

An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.

An attempt, an essay.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Proffer

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The word "proffer" in example sentences

I think that at the very least Mark Geragos or someone on his team will have to what we call proffer to the judge -- in other words, they'll have to tell the judge really what they're thinking and what's at stake here so that the judge will know this isn't just hype, this isn't just, you know, a spin on the case, that they're really close and what evidence they have to show that. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Much of what this book has to proffer is indeed true. ❋ Fusenumber8 (2006)

Even if they don't, prosecutors likely can get an order to keep him detained through a "proffer" -- providing evidence to the judge that would be offered by witnesses, rather than having to put an FBI agent on the stand, said Daniel C. Richman, a professor at C.lumbia Law School in New York C.ty. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The ground rules, spelled out in a standard agreement called a proffer, explained that the government could still prosecute Birkenfeld, and that at least indirectly it could use his own evidence to build a case against him. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The two assistants were interviewed by the U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of New York through what are called proffer agreements, in which prosecutors agree not to use their statements against them as long as they tell the truth, according to people familiar with the matter. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Lourie said based upon the proffer that misprison of a felony was the best fit in terms of a plea and that Richard would just have to add a new portion to his proffer, that is, Richard would have to change his statement to the government. ❋ Unknown (2008)

“A proffer is an offer into evidence,” said Bryan A. ❋ William Safire (2003)

He passed whole hours in melancholy silence beside that heartbroken old man, not daring to proffer a word or a caress, he was so afraid that his consolation would seem misplaced or trivial. ❋ Unknown (1900)

The sit-down, known as a proffer session, typically signals that a defendant has begun cooperating in a bid for a plea deal. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The sit-down, known as a proffer session, typically signals that adefendant has begun cooperating in a bid for a plea deal. ❋ TOM HAYS (2010)

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