A proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal

Usage examples of counterproposal.

I wrote a counterproposal and pinned to it a check, the transmission of which, with other innocent documents, I would see to later in the day.

Sasanov wanted, or he was preparing a counterproposal, which Sasanov decided to reject on principle.

He knew that the constant flow back and forth of proposals and counterproposals was a strain not only on him but on his adversaries as well.

They threw proposals and counterproposals at each other so fast that I could hardly note them, still less contribute to them.

The senior members try to anticipate adversary proposals and write up strategies or counterproposals to block them.

Federation Ambassador Liz Braswell currently is developing a counterproposal that would concede no territory directly to the Romulan Star Empire but [164] would extend the area of the Neutral Zone deeper into Federation space.

Federation Ambassador Liz Braswell currently is developing a counterproposal that would concede no territory directly to the Romulan Star Empire but would extend the area of the Neutral Zone deeper into Federation space.