Under Section 2(a) of the Indian Contract Act 1872, a 'proposal' is made when one person signifies to another
AHis acceptance of an offer
BHis willingness to do or abstain from doing anything with a view to obtaining the assent of the other
CHis acknowledgment of a debt
DHis ratification of a prior agreement
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. His willingness to do or abstain from doing anything with a view to obtaining the assent of the other
Section 2(a) defines proposal. Acceptance is defined separately under 2(b); the proposal is the initial signification of willingness.
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