assumption [əˈsʌmpʃən]
assumption
noun1. (supposition)
Stop making ridiculous assumptions. If she didn't come, it must be because she couldn't.Deja de hacer suposiciones ridículas. Si no vino, será que no pudo.
Your idea is based on the erroneous assumption that people behave rationally.Tu idea se basa en el supuesto erróneo de que la gente se comporta de forma racional.
2. (acceptance of power or a position)
His assumption of responsibility should be understood in legal terms.Su asunción de responsabilidad debe entenderse en términos legales.
The military's assumption of power followed straight after the coup.La toma de poder por el ejército tuvo lugar inmediatamente después del golpe de estado.
Assumption
proper noun3. (religious)
The Assumption is painted on the ceiling of the church.En el techo de la iglesia está pintada la Asunción.
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