auction.
(Of thelat. )( u up, bass spear, because the sale of the spoils taken in the war was announced with a spear).
1. f. public sale of property or jewellery is made to the highest bidder, and regularly by mandate and intervention of a judge or other authority.
2. f. award makes the way of a contract, usually for public service; as the performance of a work, the provision of supplies, etc.
1. loc. verb. Offer it to whoever does more advantageous proposals on fixed conditions.