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presuppose

Presuppose (verb) means to assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

verb
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To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.
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Etymology

From Middle French presupposer, from Latin praesuppōnō.

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"presuppose" (verb) means to assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

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