Postulate

verb

'pɑsʧə,leɪt

Noun

(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
Similar:Posit
Type of:Proposition

Verb

require as useful, just, or proper
“This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent”
Similar:Ask Demand Involve Necessitate Need
maintain or assert
Similar:Contend
Type of:Claim
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
Similar:Posit
Type of:PresupposeSuppose

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