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Postulate

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Definitions for Postulate

noun
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
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verb
maintain or assert
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  1. He contended that Communism had no future
verb
take as a given
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  1. assume as a postulate or axiom
  2. He posited three basic laws of nature
verb
require as useful, just, or proper
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  1. It takes nerve to do what she did
  2. success usually requires hard work
  3. This job asks a lot of patience and skill
  4. This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
  5. This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
  6. This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent

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