proposal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Related terms 1.2.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

to propose + -al

[edit] Noun

proposal (plural proposals)

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.
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.

[edit] Synonyms

• proffer
• tender
• overture

[edit] Derived terms

• counter-proposal

[edit] Related terms

• proposition

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