assumption
nounSomething accepted as true for the purpose of reasoning, without necessarily having been established.
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Clear all filtersSomething accepted as true for the purpose of reasoning, without necessarily having been established.
To act in accordance with a rule, standard, or accepted pattern.
Following established practices or commonly accepted ideas.
The beliefs or judgments that are widely accepted about a subject.
Departing from an accepted or expected standard, sometimes with a disapproving implication.
To make a mistake or depart from an accepted standard.
Relating to principles of right conduct or consistent with accepted moral standards.
Morally sound
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Accepted rules of polite or appropriate conduct in a particular setting.
A belief sharply opposed to an established doctrine or accepted view.
A person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or patterns of behavior.
Person departing from convention
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A standard or pattern regarded as usual, expected, or acceptable.
Conforming to established beliefs, practices, or methods.
Following accepted practice
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A model, pattern, or framework used to understand or approach something.
Most widespread, influential, or commonly accepted at the time.
Behavior that meets accepted standards of appropriateness.
Someone who abandons a group, cause, or accepted allegiance.
Below the required or generally accepted level of quality.
To undermine or overturn an established system, authority, or accepted principle.
An assumption or proposal accepted provisionally without proof.
Departing from customary practices or accepted expectations.
Awkward, coarse, or lacking socially accepted manners.
Departing from usual or traditionally accepted methods or beliefs.
Departing from accepted methods
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Departure from established beliefs, practices, or accepted conventions.
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