■ verb 'pɒstjʊleɪt
1》 suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
2》 (in ecclesiastical law) nominate or elect to an ecclesiastical office subject to the sanction of a higher authority.
■ noun 'pɒstjʊlət a thing ~d.
Derivatives
postulation noun
postulator noun
Origin
ME: from L. postulat- , postulare 'ask'.