PROPOSAL

proposal, proposition

(noun) the act of making a proposal; “they listened to her proposal”

proposal

(noun) something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

proposal (plural proposals)

Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance

A scheme or design

The terms or conditions proposed

The document on which such a thing is written.

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

Synonyms

• proffer

• tender

• overture

Source: Wiktionary

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)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition