Assumption

Pronunciation

 assumption
 /əˈsʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n/
 An assumption is something that you
assume to be the case, even without
proof
 For example, people might make the
assumption that you're a nerd if you
wear glasses, even though that's not true
A thing that is accepted as true or
as certain to happen, without proof.

 With clause
‘we're working on the assumption that the time of
death was after midnight’
 ‘In other words, I disagree with just about all the
assumptions on which this proposal is based.’
 ‘This policy is based on the extremely short-sighted
assumption that a terrorist needs to push buttons to
make a bomb explode.’
 ‘There is a frequent and incorrect assumption that
ecological buildings have to be far more expensive.’
The action of taking on power or
responsibility.
For example
 ‘the assumption of an active role in regional
settlements’
 There are a number of references in the
speeches in this case to voluntary assumption
of responsibility.’
 ‘Good intentions will always be pleaded for
any assumption of power.’
 ‘Surrender is not the same as shirking one's
responsibilities or assumption of passivity.’