Postulating
/ˈpɒstjʊleɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of postulate, meaning to assume or assert the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument in legal contexts.
The attorney is postulating a new interpretation of the statute during the trial.
Forms
- postulate
- postulates
- postulated
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Commentary
Used as a gerund or present participle, 'postulating' denotes the act of asserting a premise or legal principle as foundational in argumentation.
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