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Definition proposal in British English

proposal noun

noun
/prəˈpəʊz(ə)l/
1

a plan or suggestion, especially a formal one that a group has to consider

Example

Proposals for a new constitution are under discussion.

Example

a government proposal to impose a tax on fuel

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1.1

the act of making a formal plan or suggestion

Example

the proposal of new regulations

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2

a request to someone to get married to you

Example

She accepted his proposal at once.

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Definition proposal in British English