n.
1.a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
2.a hypothesis that is taken for granted
3.the act of taking possession of or power over something
4.celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended
5.audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
6.(Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended
7.the act of assuming or taking for granted
Idiom of the Day
incumbent upon (someone) to (do something)
necessary for someone to do something
It is incumbent upon the next mayor to try and do something about crime in the city.