Cosponsor: meaning, definitions and examples
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cosponsor
[ koสหspษnsษ ]
legislation, events
A cosponsor is an individual or organization that collaborates with another sponsor to provide support for a specific initiative, event, or piece of legislation. In the context of bills or legislation, cosponsors add their names to a bill to demonstrate additional support and often highlight broader consensus on the issues addressed. Cosponsoring can significantly raise the visibility and credibility of the item being supported, as it often indicates a coalition or partnership among various stakeholders. This collaborative effort can enhance advocacy and increase the chances of successful passage or execution.
Synonyms
co-sponsor, collaborator, partner, supporter.
Examples of usage
- The senator acted as a cosponsor for the environmental bill.
- Several organizations became cosponsors of the charity event.
- As a cosponsor, she added her influence to the legislation.
- The conference attracted multiple cosponsors from different industries.
Translations
Translations of the word "cosponsor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น co-promotor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคน-เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฏเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Mitveranstalter
๐ฎ๐ฉ ko-sponsor
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะฒัะฟะพะฝัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ wspรณลsponsor
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ฑๅในใใณใตใผ
๐ซ๐ท co-sponsor
๐ช๐ธ coauspiciador
๐น๐ท eล sponsor
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต๋ ํ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฑุงุนู ุงูู ุดุชุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ spolusponzor
๐ธ๐ฐ spolusponsor
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ฑๅ่ตๅฉๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ sofinancer
๐ฎ๐ธ sameigandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑััะปะตัะบะตะฝ ะดะตะผะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแจแ แแแแแ แกแแแแกแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ birgษ sponsor
๐ฒ๐ฝ coauspiciador
Etymology
The term 'cosponsor' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'co-', which means 'together' or 'with', and 'sponsor', which originates from the Latin word 'sponsorem', meaning 'a guarantor or promisor'. The use of 'sponsor' in English dates back to the late 14th century, referring to someone who provides support or endorsement in various contexts, including finance and legal matters. The modern usage of 'cosponsor' began to be recorded in the mid-20th century, particularly in political and legislative language. It reflects a growing trend toward collaboration and partnership in various sectors, recognizing that collective action can lead to greater effectiveness in achieving goals. In legislative processes, the role of cosponsors has become increasingly significant, as they represent diverse interests and increase the legitimacy of proposed legislation through their collective support.