The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PROPOSAL
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More clues leading to the result PROPOSAL
- Motion forward, also deviating
- Plan put before the union?
- Suggestion so popular avoiding universal changes
- Offer support also, when confused
- One put forward pressure to block Australian animals being imported into China
- Plan for new soap to have late start
- Stay flexible also in motion
- In favour of friend accepting huge offer
- Support like this overturned failed presidential candidate’s motion
- Offer for short final work climbing
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The straight part
We know that "One put forward" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one put forward = proposal.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PROPOSAL mean?
PROPOSAL noun- Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance