noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
noun the act of taking possession of or power over something
Synonymslaying claim
noun celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church
noun audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University