cosponsor

[ koh-spon-ser ]

noun

1. a joint sponsor, as of a legislative bill.

verb (used with object)

1. to act as cosponsor for.

Other Words From

• co·sponsor·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosponsor¹

co- + sponsor

Example Sentences

Polling has shown that measure could be a toss-up and dependent on voter turnout demographics — young and Black voters are among the likely supporters, according to a recent Berkeley survey cosponsored by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael Carey said his confrontation with Parker took place Wednesday after he approached the senator before a committee meeting and asked him to cosponsor a piece of legislation.

From Seattle Times

One bill cosponsored by two top Assembly Democrats would specifically target retail thieves with harsher penalties and longer prison sentences of up to three years.

From Los Angeles Times

Senate last year, and it has gained a wave of new cosponsors in recent weeks.

From Seattle Times

Wade — Steel cosponsored the Life at Conception Act, a bill that aimed to recognize a fertilized egg as a person with equal protections under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.

From Los Angeles Times