Profer vs. Proffer — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Profer and Proffer
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Profer
To utter; to pronounce.
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 (for example, as used in U.S. law), or elements of an affirmative defense or offense.
Profer
To deliver.
Proffer
To offer for acceptance; tender
"Mr. van der Luyden ... proffered to Newland low-voiced congratulations" (Edith Wharton).
Proffer
The act of proffering; an offer.
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Proffer
An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.
Proffer
(obsolete) An attempt, an essay.
Proffer
To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of.
To proffer friendship, a gift, or services
Proffer
To attempt or essay of one's own accord; to undertake or propose to undertake.
Proffer
To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship.
I reck not what wrong that thou me profre.
Proffer
To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake.
Proffer
An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship.
He made a proffer to lay down his commission.
Proffer
Essay; attempt.
Proffer
A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection;
It was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
Proffer
Present for acceptance or rejection;
She offered us all a cold drink
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