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assumption Logic a statement that is used as the premise of a particular argument but may not be otherwise accepted Assumption Christianity 1. the taking up of the Virgin Mary (body and soul) into heaven when her earthly life was ended 2. the feast commemorating this, celebrated by Roman Catholics on Aug. 15 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Such an extraordinary assumption of age by a girl of nineteen has never been seen in public before, in the whole course of my theatrical experience. Francine dropped his arm "And fortune favors your hopes," she added, with an ironical assumption of interest in Mirabel's prospects. "Of course she did," I returned, with a fine assumption of scorn,--"of course she did. |
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