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Postulation (Noun)

(logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The philosopher's postulation that all humans are born with a sense of morality was the foundation of her entire argument.
The mathematician's postulation that parallel lines never intersect was a fundamental assumption in her proof.
The scientist's postulation that the universe is governed by a set of discoverable laws was the basis for her research.
The economist's postulation that humans act in their own self-interest was a key assumption in his model of human behavior.
The theologian's postulation that God exists was the starting point for his argument about the nature of morality.

A formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The graduate student submitted a formal postulation to the academic committee requesting a one-year extension to complete her thesis.
After years of waiting, the indigenous community finally made a postulation to the government to recognize their ancestral lands.
The homeowner's association sent a postulation to the city council, requesting additional streetlights to be installed on their neighborhood streets.
The company's CEO was required to make a postulation to the regulatory body, requesting permission to launch their new product.
A local advocacy group made a postulation to the school board, requesting that they reinstate the cancelled music program.