Category:Proposal

Pro*pos"al, n. Etym: [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)

Defn: 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.