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Proffer
A proffer is an offer made prior to any formal negotiations.
In a trial, to proffer (sometimes profer) is to offer evidence in support of an argument, or elements of an affirmative defense or offense. A party with the burden of proof must proffer sufficient evidence to carry that burden. For example, in support of a particular argument, a party may proffer documentary evidence or witnesses.
Where a party is denied the right to introduce evidence because that evidence would be inflammatory, hearsay, or would lack sufficient authentication, that party must make a proffer of what the evidence would have shown in order to preserve the issue for appeal.
As in business, a proffer can be a sign of “good faith” a first offer or proposal, to show a willingness to “barter”.
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Proffer (noun)
An offer made; something tender.
“proposition”
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Proffer (noun)
An attempt, an essay.
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Proffer (verb)
To offer for give; to make a tender of.
“to proffer friendship, a gift, or services”
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Proffer (verb)
To attempt or essay of one’s own accord; to undertake or propose to undertake.
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Offer (noun)
A proposal that has been made.
“What’s in his offer?”
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Offer (noun)
Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.
“His offer was $3.50 per share.”
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Offer (noun)
An invitation to enter into a binding contract communicated to another party which contains terms sufficiently definite to create an enforceable contract if the other party accepts the invitation.
“His first letter was not a real offer, but an attempt to determine interest.”
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Offer (noun)
agent noun of off
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Offer (verb)
To present (something) to God as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.
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Offer (verb)
To place (something) in a position where it can be added to an existing mechanical assembly.
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Offer (verb)
To propose or express one’s willingness (to do something).
“She offered to help with her homework.”
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Offer (verb)
To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
“Everybody offered an opinion.”
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Offer (verb)
To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.
“He offered use of his car for the week.”
“He offered his good will for the Councilman’s vote.”
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Offer (verb)
To bid, as a price, reward, or wages.
“I offered twenty dollars for it.”
“The company is offering a salary of £30,000 a year.”
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Offer (verb)
To happen, to present itself.
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Offer (verb)
To make an attempt; typically used with at.
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Offer (verb)
To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten.
“to offer violence to somebody”