1. A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn Noun
2. A hypothesis that is taken for granted Noun
3. The act of taking possession of or power over something Noun
4. Celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church Noun
5. (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended Noun
6. Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to Noun