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