definition of
posit

[1] #1 posit n. [postulate] (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning. wn

[2] #2 posit v. [situate, fix, deposit] put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot". wn

[3] #3 posit v. [submit, state, put forward] put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty". wn

[4] #4 posit v. [postulate] take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature". wn