Legal Definitions - propound

Definition: To offer for consideration or discussion. To make a proposal. To put forward (a will) as authentic.

1. During the meeting, John propounded a new idea for the project.

2. The lawyer propounded a question to the witness.

3. The executor propounded the will in court to prove its authenticity.

These examples illustrate how the word "propound" is used to present an idea, question, or document for consideration or discussion. In the first example, John offers a new idea for the project. In the second example, the lawyer presents a question to the witness for discussion. In the third example, the executor puts forward the will as authentic for consideration in court.