Terminus [ These ]

Definition 1
Eine These ist eine Behauptung, ein zu beweisender Satz. Dieser kann an den Anfang einer Argumentation gestellt werden oder im Argumentationsverlauf hinzugezogen werden. Thesen müssen durch Argumente gestützt werden. (aus dem Griechischen, wörtlich: das Aufstellen: aufgestellter Lehr- und Leitsatz)
http://www.uni-essen.de/schreibwerkstatt/trainer/trainer/start.html (26.09.06)

Kontext 1
The theoretical studies by Kydland and Prescott (1977), and Barro and Gordon (1983a, 1983b) have led to broad consensus among economic policymakers on two propositions: that the long-term Phillips curve is vertical, i.e. inflation has no sustained effect on economic growth, and that government has an incentive to seek a surprising increase in inflation.
OeNBbus2/2000 (Schürz-Studie)

Kontext 2
In this paper, we use legal cases to establish four propositions. First, even in developed countries, tunnelling - the diversion of corporate resources from the corporation (or its minority shareholders) to the controlling shareholder - can be substantial.
HIERtunnelling

Kontext 3
Much of the interest in agrotechnology and research is due to agriculture's unique role as a supplier of food, its importance to the welfare of farmers and others in the rural population, and its role in economic development. Moreover, agriculture has traditionally served as the laboratory for testing the validity of economic propositions, including those applying to other aspects of growth.
http://www.worldbank.org/html/dec/Publications/Bulletins/prb8,1.html

Definition 1
A proposition that is maintained by argument; A hypothetical proposition, especially one put forth without proof.
AHDict