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TOPIK 5noun

발의

barui [바리]

발의가 · 발의를

proposal (of a bill), motion, initiative

Example

여러 의원이 함께 새 법안을 발의했습니다.

Several lawmakers jointly proposed a new bill.

Word parts

발 put forth의 discuss

Literally 'putting forth for discussion'.

Good to know

Pattern: 법안을 발의하다 = to introduce a bill; used mainly for lawmakers.