Proponent

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Stimson (1881)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In ecclesiastical law. One who propounds a thing; as, "the party proponent doth allege and propound." 6 Bcc. 356, note. He who propounds a will for probate.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One who alleges; one who offers a will for probate; one who makes a motion.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In Ecclesiastical Law. One who propounds a thing; as, “the party proponent doth allege and propound.” 0 Eccl. 35G, n. Often used of one who offers a will for probate. PR0P0RTUM. Intent or meaning. Cowell.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The propounder of a thing. Thus, the proponent of a will is the party who offers it for probate, (q. v.)

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In ecclesiastical law, the party an allegation.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

In ecclesiastical law, a person gation.