To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply.
To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.
To be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with).
To take as a premise; to assume for the sake of argument.
With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.