Pro*pos"al (?), n. [From Propose.]
1. That which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions
proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty
of peace; to
offer proposals for
erecting a building; to make proposals of marriage. "To put forth
proposals for a book." Macaulay.
2. (Law) The offer by a party of what
he has in view as to an intended business transaction,
which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.
Syn. -- Proffer; tender; overture. See Proposition.
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