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proposal |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Proposal \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}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: proposal n 1: something proposed (as a plan) 2: an offer of marriage [syn: {marriage proposal}, {proposal of marriage}, {marriage offer}] 3: the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"
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