Associations to the word «Proposal»

Wiktionary

PROPOSAL, noun. 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.
PROPOSAL, noun. (legal) The offer by a party of what he has in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.

Dictionary definition

PROPOSAL, noun. Something proposed (such as a plan or assumption).
PROPOSAL, noun. An offer of marriage.
PROPOSAL, noun. The act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal".

Wise words

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