To accept is to commit. In general, in legal contexts, this means taking the means to assume a certain duty or responsibility. For example, Alice can take Responsibility for Bob for a debt (Alice can assume Bob`s debts). (ah-pree-ory) n. of Latin, a hypothesis that is true without further proof or must prove it. It is believed that the sun will rise tomorrow. However, it has a negative side: an a priori hypothesis made unquestionably on the basis that no analysis or study is necessary may be mental laziness when reality is not so certain. Preparation. Latin meaning “for the sake of argumentation,” which is used by lawyers as part of the “presumption of argumentation” that the facts were as the other party claims, but the law prevents the other party from prevailing. Example: “Assuming the court concludes that our client, the defendant, acted negligently, the other party (the plaintiff) was so negligent that they cannot claim damages. In short, the lawyer does not admit anything, but only wants to make a legal argument. The word appears most often in appellate pleadings.

In everyday language, accepting can also mean assuming as a fact; or without taking for granted solid evidence or evidence. In bankruptcy proceedings, “accept or reject” means making an election under the Bankruptcy Act in respect of a contract or lease that has not yet expired. For more information, see Bankruptcy Code § 365 (11 U.S. Code § 365 – Executory Contracts and Unxpired Leases) and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Rule 6006. Acceptance, rejection or assignment of an expiring contract or an unexpired lease. Adopt or keep (not as usual meaning “accept” or “take for granted”). Thus, the debtor may decide to assume or reject certain existing obligations. Commit to commitment; get involved; promise. 1 Ld. Raym.

122; 4 Cola, 92. To take on oneself. Springer v. De Wolf, 194,111. 218, 62 N. E. 542, 56 L. R. A. 465, 88 AM.

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