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What (who) is Proffer - definition

LEGAL TREM
Profer; Proffered; Proffers; Proffering; Profers; Profered; Profering

proffer         
v. to offer evidence in a trial.
Proffer         
·noun Essay; attempt.
II. Proffer ·vt To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake.
III. Proffer ·noun An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship.
IV. Proffer ·vt To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship.
proffer         
I. v. a.
Tender, offer, volunteer.
II. n.
Tender, offer, proposal.

Wikipedia

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. A party with the burden of proof must proffer sufficient evidence to carry that burden. For example, in support of a particular argument, a party may proffer documentary evidence or witnesses.

Where a party is denied the right to introduce evidence because that evidence would be inflammatory, hearsay, or would lack sufficient authentication, that party must make a proffer of what the evidence would have shown in order to preserve the issue for appeal through a formal procedure, such as an offer of proof.

As in business, a proffer can be a sign of "good faith" a first offer or proposal, to show a willingness to "barter".

Examples of use of Proffer
1. But I would like to proffer a more controversial candidate.
2. We are confident that Rumsfeld does not limit those who meet with him to proffer advice.
3. His latest proffer is political protest songs –– blunt musical statements about the Bush administration, abortion rights, Sen.
4. He would take the wooden fork, spear a cube of this unctuous pink confection and proffer it to me.
5. The bankers would naturally proffer an excellent explanation as to why it‘s a terrible idea to survey their customers.