Assumption

An assumption is a proposition that is taken for granted, that is, as if it were known to be true. In Logic and Philosophy, proposition refers to either (a the content or Meaning of a meaningful Declarative sentence The meaning of the word truth extends from Honesty, Good faith, and Sincerity in general to agreement with Fact or Reality

Assumption may also refer to:

In logic, more specifically in the context of natural deduction systems, an assumption is made in the expectation that it will be discharged in due course via a separate argument. In Philosophical logic, natural deduction is an approach to Proof theory that attempts to provide a Deductive system which is a formal model of logical
Assumption reinsurance, a form of reinsurance whereby the reinsurer is substituted for the ceding insurer and becomes directly liable for policy claims
In real property law, an assumption is the mortgage transfer from the seller to the buyer
In business planning and business plans, an assumption is an assertion about some characteristic of the future that underlies the current operations or plans of an organization
Assumption (Poker), a fictional type of Poker game variation, using Tarot cards instead of traditional playing cards. Assumption reinsurance is a form of Reinsurance whereby the reinsurer is substituted for the ceding insurer and becomes directly liable for policy claims In the Common law, real property (or realty) refers to one of the two main classes of Property, the other class being Personal property ( A mortgage loan is a Loan secured by Real property through the use of a Mortgage (a legal instrument It appears as a primary plot point in the novel "Last Call" by Tim Powers. Timothy Thomas Powers (born February 29, 1952) is an American Science fiction and fantasy author Fans of the author often play Assumption when at conventions or writing workshops

Concepts:

Entering heaven alive
- Assumption of Mary, a religious account of the taking up of Mary into heaven
- Assumption of Moses, a Jewish apocryphal pseudepigraphical work of uncertain date and authorship
Responsibility assumption, a doctrine in the spirituality and personal growth fields holding that each individual has substantial or total responsibility for the events and circumstances that befall them in their life

Locations:

Schools:

Assumption Junior Senior High School, Cold Lake, Alberta
Assumption High School (Indiana)
Assumption High School (Davenport, Iowa)
Assumption High School (Louisville, Kentucky)
Assumption High School (Louisiana), Napoleonville, Louisiana
Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts
Assumption Secondary School, Burlington, Ontario
Assumption College Catholic High School, Windsor, Ontario
Assumption College School, Windsor, Ontario
Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
Assumption High School (Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin)

The concept of humans directly entering Heaven without dying is a feature of multiple religions and mythic traditions including the three main Abrahamic religions – Judaism This article is about the theological concept For the works of art with this title see Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Art and Roman Catholic Marian art. The Assumption of Moses (otherwise called the Testament of Moses) is a Jewish Apocryphal pseudepigraphical work of uncertain date and Responsibility assumption is a Doctrine in the personal growth field holding that each individual has substantial or total responsibility for the events and circumstances Assumption is a city in Christian County, Illinois, United States. Assumption Island is a small island located at in the Indian Ocean north of Madagascar and is part of the country of the Seychelles. Assumption is a small unincorporated community in southern Amboy Township, Fulton County, Ohio, United States. Assumption Parish (( French: Paroisse de l'Assomption) is a Parish located in the U The Assomption River (in French Rivière l'Assomption, named after the Assumption of Mary) is the most important waterway in the Lanaudière region of Assumption High School ( Davenport Iowa) is a Roman Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport. Assumption High School is an all-girls school located in Louisville Kentucky. Assumption High School (AHS is a public Secondary school located at 4880 Highway 308 in unincorporated Assumption Parish, Louisiana, north Assumption College is a private Catholic, liberal arts college located on 175 acres (708000 m² in Worcester Massachusetts. Assumption Catholic Secondary School is a Catholic High school in Burlington Ontario. Assumption College Catholic High School is an International Baccalaureate authorized catholic high school in Windsor Ontario. Assumption College Catholic High School is an International Baccalaureate authorized catholic high school in Windsor Ontario. Assumption University (AU Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ is a university with three campuses in the Hua Mak Central World Plaza and Assumption High School is a private, Roman Catholic High school in Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin.

Dictionary

-noun

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; supposition; unwarrantable claim.
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
The taking of a person up into heaven.
A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven.

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