The difference between Overture and Proposal
When used as nouns, overture means an opening, whereas proposal means 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. the act of asking someone to be one's spouse.
Overture is also verb with the meaning: to make overtures.
check bellow for the other definitions of Overture and Proposal
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Overture as a noun (obsolete):
An opening; a recess or chamber.
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Overture as a noun (obsolete):
Disclosure; discovery; revelation.
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Overture as a noun (often in plural):
An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.
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Overture as a noun (Scotland):
A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
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Overture as a noun (music):
A musical introduction to a piece of music.
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Overture as a verb (intransitive):
To make overtures; to approach with a proposal.
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Proposal as a noun (legal):
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. The act of asking someone to be one's spouse; an offer of marriage The offer by a party of what he has in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.
Examples:
"usex proposals for the construction of a new building"
"usex to make proposals for a treaty of peace"