présupposer

Definitions of présupposer
  1. verb
    take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
    synonyms: supposer
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    types:
    avancer, poser en principe
    take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
    type of:
    supposer
    take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
  2. verb
    require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
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    type of:
    donner à entendre, sous-entendre, suggérer
    suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
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