Cosponsoring: meaning, definitions and examples

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cosponsoring

 

[ koʊˈspɒnsərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

joint support

Cosponsoring refers to the act of jointly supporting a proposal, bill, or initiative by multiple parties or individuals. It signifies collaboration and shared responsibility in endorsing a specific action or policy. This can occur in various contexts, including legislative processes, non-profit initiatives, and community projects, where multiple sponsors come together to strengthen their influence and reach.

Synonyms

collaborating, endorsing together, jointly supporting.

Examples of usage

  • The organizations are cosponsoring a charity event for local schools.
  • She is cosponsoring a new bill aimed at improving public transportation.
  • The conference was cosponsored by several prominent universities.
  • They are cosponsoring a research project focused on climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "cosponsoring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 co-patrocínio

🇮🇳 सह-प्रायोजन

🇩🇪 Mitpatenschaft

🇮🇩 co-sponsorship

🇺🇦 співспонсорство

🇵🇱 współsponsoring

🇯🇵 共同スポンサーシップ

🇫🇷 co-parrainage

🇪🇸 coauspicio

🇹🇷 eş sponsorluk

🇰🇷 공동 후원

🇸🇦 الرعاية المشتركة

🇨🇿 spolupatnerství

🇸🇰 spolusponzoring

🇨🇳 共同赞助

🇸🇮 sodelujoče sponzorstvo

🇮🇸 sameiginlegur stuðningur

🇰🇿 бірлескен демеушілік

🇬🇪 თანამშრომლობა

🇦🇿 birgə sponsorluq

🇲🇽 coauspicio

Etymology

The word 'cosponsoring' is derived from the prefix 'co-', meaning together or jointly, and the verb 'sponsor', which comes from the Latin 'sponsorem', meaning 'one who arranges something' or 'a guarantor'. The concept of sponsorship has evolved from ancient times, where sponsors were individuals or entities providing financial support for events or initiatives. The modern usage of 'cosponsor' started in legislative contexts, where multiple parties support a bill to showcase collaborative efforts. Over the years, the term has expanded beyond politics to include various fields such as community projects, research, and event planning. The rise of collaborative efforts in non-profit and political arenas has contributed to the growing importance of cosponsoring as a means to amplify voices and resources.