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assumpsit

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Main Entry:
as·sump·sit 
          Listen to the pronunciation of assumpsit
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈsəm(p)-sət\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
New Latin, he undertook, from Latin assumere to undertake
Date:
1590
1: an express or implied promise or contract not under seal on which an action may be brought2 a: a former common-law action brought to recover damages alleged from the breach of an assumpsit b: an action to recover damages for breach of a contract


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