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Propositus

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1. In genealogy, the main person from whom a family is directly descended.

Example sentence: The propositus of the Smith family can be traced back to the 18th century.

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2. In legal contexts, the person who originates a lawsuit.

Example sentence: The propositus filed the lawsuit against the company for negligence.

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3. In philosophy, the subject or matter under discussion.

Example sentence: The propositus of our philosophical debate was the existence of free will.

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