proposal
/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ noun B1- A scheme or design. · proposals for the construction of a new building
- The terms or conditions proposed. · to make proposals for a treaty of peace
- The document on which such a thing is written.
- The act of asking someone to be one's spouse; an offer of marriage.
- The offer by a party of what they have in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.
Plural proposals
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A HARE one day ridiculed the short feet and slow pace of the Tortoise, who replied, laughing: “Though you be swift as the wind, I will beat you in a race.” The Hare, believing her assertion to be simply impossible, assented to the proposal; and they agreed that the Fox should choose the course and fix the goal.
Among the many plans suggested, the one that found most favour was the proposal to tie a bell to the neck of the Cat, so that the Mice, being warned by the sound of the tinkling, might run away and hide themselves in their holes at his approach.
If you will be persuaded by us, you will give us the sheep, and we will enjoy them in common, till we all are surfeited.” The Dogs listened favourably to these proposals, and, entering the den of the Wolves, they were set upon and torn to pieces.
The Lion cheerfully assented to the proposal.
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