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‖ positum|ˈpɒzɪtəm|
[L., pa. pple. of pōnĕre to place, put, lay. In med. Logic, that which is laid down as a basis for reasoning, the thing supposed, assumed, or taken for granted.]
The thing laid down. lit. or fig.
1730Fielding Temple Beau v. xiv, Young P... Suppose the Positum be—The woman is but half a-sleep; will it follow, Ergo, she is awake? Sir Av. The Positum is {pstlg}20,000—ergo—I will swear any thing. |