Assumption

·noun The taking of a person up into heaven.

II. Assumption ·noun The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.

III. Assumption ·noun A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven.

IV. Assumption ·noun The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.

V. Assumption ·noun The act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.

VI. Assumption ·noun The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; supposition; unwarrantable claim.