nounfemininepl: assunções
assumption
1. The act of assuming or taking on a responsibility, role, or position
The assumption of the presidency was celebrated nationwide.
A assunção da presidência foi celebrada em todo o país.
2. In Catholic theology, the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into heaven
The Assumption of Mary is celebrated on August 15th.
A Assunção de Maria é celebrada em 15 de agosto.
3. Something taken for granted or accepted as true without proof
That assumption is not based on evidence.
Essa assunção não se baseia em evidências.
Related Idioms & Phrases
assunção de responsabilidade (assumption of responsibility)
assunção de cargo (taking of office)
assunção de risco (assumption of risk)
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