ETYM Old Eng. assumpcioun a taking up into heaven, Latin assumptio a taking, from assumere: cf. French assomption. Related to Assume.
1. A hypothesis that is taken for granted; SYN. supposition.
2. The act of taking possession of or power over something; SYN. laying claim.

City in Illinois (USA); zip code 62510.

Celebration of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; Also called: Assumption of Mary, August 15.
Act of assuming or putting on; pride; supposition; Roman Catholic, ascent of Virgin Mary into heaven, and feast (Aug. 15) of that event. Roman Catholic, ascent of Virgin Mary into heaven, and feast (Aug. 15) of that event.