acceptance vs assumption

acceptance

noun
  • An instance of that act. 

  • An assent and engagement by the person on whom a bill of exchange is drawn, to pay it when due according to the terms of the acceptance; the bill of exchange itself when accepted. 

  • The state of being accepted. 

  • A list of horses accepted as starters in a race. 

  • Synonym of etendue. 

  • The usual or accepted meaning of a word or expression. 

  • The act of accepting; the receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval. 

  • An agreeing to the action, proposals, or terms of another by some act which results in the conclusion of a legally binding contract; the reception or taking of a thing bought as that for which it was bought, or as that agreed to be delivered, or the taking of possession of a thing as owner. 

  • Belief in something; agreement, assent. 

  • The act of an authorized representative of the government by which the government assents to ownership of existing and identified supplies, or approves specific services rendered, as partial or complete performance of a contract. 

assumption

noun
  • The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting. 

  • A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August. 

  • Assumptio. 

  • The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism. 

  • The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim. 

  • The taking of a person up into heaven. 

  • The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition. 

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