postulation — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act of postulating or something postulated.

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2. Something self-evident that can be assumed as the basis of an argument.

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   • Uncountable

3. The act of claiming for oneself; solicitation.

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   • Obsolete
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Noun

1. (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument

   Synonyms

   predication

   Broader terms

   declaration

2. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

   Synonyms

   requestpetition

   Broader terms

   messagecontentsubject mattersubstance