assumptions

noun

1. 1

   The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.

   “His assumption of secretarial duties was timely.”

2. 2

   The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.

   “Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty.”

3. 3

   The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.

4. 4

   The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.

5. 5

   The taking of a person up into heaven.

6. 6

   A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.

7. 7

   Assumptio.