proposer

A proposer is a person or group that presents a proposal or offer for consideration or action. The term is used in politics, administration, business, technology, and other settings to identify the initiator of a plan or motion. The word derives from Latin proponere, meaning to put forward or to set forth.

In legislative and deliberative bodies, the proposer introduces a motion or bill and typically must obtain a second or support from another member before the proposal is debated. Proposers may be allowed to present arguments and may respond to questions; after discussion, the proposal is put to vote.

In organizational governance, a proposer initiates proposals about policies, budgets, or changes in procedures. Such proposals may be assigned to a sponsor or committee, reviewed, amended, and subjected to a formal vote or decision.

In software development and standards work, a proposer submits design documents, feature requests, or requests for comments. The proposal follows a review process, including discussion, revision, and approval before adoption or implementation.

In distributed systems and blockchain governance, a proposer is the entity that suggests the next block, epoch, or round outcome. Validators or peers verify the proposal, and the network reaches consensus through its protocol.