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presuppositions
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something that one perceives to be true, even though it remains to be proved, especially at the beginning of an argument
- The debate began with the presupposition that economic growth leads to job creation.
- His argument was based on the presupposition that all voters are well-informed.
- The philosopher's theory starts with the presupposition of human rationality.
- Their discussion was built on the presupposition that technology always advances society.
- The legal case relied on the presupposition that the defendant had prior knowledge of the crime.