A supposition formed beforehand; a presupposition.

A thing which is presupposed, assumed beforehand, or taken for granted; an antecedent supposition; a preliminary assumption; an idea assumed as a…

A preconceived idea or opinion based on what a person has hoped for or imagined regarding a future event, situation, or encounter. Chiefly in plural.

A presupposition.

A thing laid down or presupposed, esp. as a basis for argument; a postulated or posited entity. Also figurative.

An assumption, a taking for granted. Obsolete.

That which is assumed or taken for granted; a supposition, postulate.

A presupposition; something assumed in advance. Obsolete.

An idea received or accepted without evidence of its truth; an assumption. Obsolete.

A supposition in general; something supposed or assumed to be true without proof or conclusive evidence; an assumption.