Noun
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(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
Verb
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take as a given
assume as a postulate or axiom
"He posited three basic laws of nature"
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put before
"I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
- put forward -
put (something somewhere) firmly
"She posited her hand on his shoulder"
"deposit the suitcase on the bench"
"fix your eyes on this spot"