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.
PROPOSE
Pro*pose", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Proposing.]
Etym: [F. proposer; pref. pro- (L. pro for, forward) + poser to
place. See Pose, v.]
1. To set forth. [Obs.] That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could lift it up. Chapman.
2. To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to propose a person for office.
3. To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to
purpose; to intend.
I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of
New England. Palfrey. To propose to one's self, to intend; to design.
PROPOSE
Pro*pose", v. i.