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.
© Webster 1913.