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postulate

('p/A/s/tS//@/,l/eI/t )

(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning(noun.communication)

Synonym:
posit

source: wordnet30
Something demanded or asserted; especially, a position or supposition assumed without proof, or one which is considered as self-evident; a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged, without argument or evidence.(noun)

source: webster1913

maintain or assert(verb.communication)

Synonym:
contend

source: wordnet30
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom(verb.cognition)

source: wordnet30
require as useful, just, or proper(verb.stative)

Example:
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent.

Synonym:
ask, call for, demand, involve, necessitate, need, require, take
Antonym:
eliminate, obviate, rid of

source: wordnet30
To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions.(verb)

source: webster1913

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