posit

/pˈɑzʌt/

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Definitions

Noun
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
Verb
put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot"
Verb
put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
Verb
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature"