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[poz-it]
verb (used with object)
1.
to place, put, or set.
2.
to lay down or assume as a fact or principle; postulate.
noun
3.
something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.

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Posit is an LSAT word you need to know.
So is contrary. Does it mean:
opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed
without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional

Origin:
1640–50; < Latin positus, past participle of pōnere to place, put
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  • Perhaps it is because there is something powerful about narratives that posit an innocent victim pitted against evildoers.
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  • What I'm saying is, posit your conclusions as questions to the group.
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posit (ˈpɒzɪt)
 
vb
1.  to assume or put forward as fact or the factual basis for an argument; postulate
2.  to put in position
 
n
3.  a fact, idea, etc, that is posited; assumption
 
[C17: from Latin pōnere to place, position]

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posit
1647, from L. positus, pp. of ponere "put, place" (see position).
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