assumption

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assumption (plural assumptions)

1. The act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.
2. The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; supposition; unwarrantable claim.
3. The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
4. The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
5. The taking of a person up into heaven.
6. A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven.

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• See also Wikisaurus:supposition

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