Synonyms for Assumption (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (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):
Assumption of Mary
WordNet sense 2 (a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn):
premise, premiss, premise
WordNet sense 3 (a hypothesis that is taken for granted):
supposition, supposal
WordNet sense 4 (audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to):
effrontery, presumption, presumptuousness
WordNet sense 5 (the act of taking possession of or power over something):
laying claim
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