'Proposal' definitions:

Definition of 'proposal'

From: WordNet
noun
Something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
noun
An offer of marriage [syn: marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, marriage offer, proposal]
noun
The act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal" [syn: proposal, proposition]

Definition of 'Proposal'

From: GCIDE
  • Proposal \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. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Proffer; tender; overture. See Proposition. [1913 Webster]