A point or topic to be investigated or discussed; a problem, or a matter forming the basis of a problem.

A topic, issue, argument, or objective. A subject or matter in dispute or under discussion; a proposition, argument, or idea.

Something proposed for discussion or solution; a problem, a riddle; a parable. Obsolete.

With the notion of ‘inference’ obscured or lost: A proposition, dictum, dogma, tenet. Obsolete.

Chiefly Logic and Philosophy. A proposition or thesis laid down or stated; something posited; a statement, an assertion; a tenet, belief…

A matter or issue moved or brought forward, esp. a question requiring an answer; a motion, a proposition. Frequently in to move (also make) a motive…

A proposal, a motion. Obsolete. rare.

A matter of dispute, a moot question. Obsolete.

Originally in Law, of a case, issue, etc.: proposed for discussion at a moot (moot, n.1 4). Later also gen.: open to argument, debatable…

Subject matter of discussion or discourse in speech or writing; theme, subject. Obsolete or archaic.

gen. A proposition.

That which is contended for in argument; the point or thesis which a person strives to maintain and prove.

A thesis, theorem; = conclusion, n. 6. Obsolete.

A proposition laid down; a thesis. Obsolete.

Something apprehended by reason, as opposed to by sense perception. Obsolete. rare.

An assertion contended for; a contention.

Something submitted for decision or consideration; a point of view, a theory of a case; a proposal, an application; spec. a proposition or…