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assumpsit (s) (noun), assumpsits (pl)
1. Taking upon oneself, an undertaking; especially in law.
2. A promise or contract, oral or in writing not sealed, founded upon a consideration.
3. An action to recover damages for breach or non-performance of a contract.
This entry is located in the following unit: em-, emp-, empt-; sump-, -sum- (page 1)
Word Entries containing the term: “assumpsit
Non assumpsit.
He has not undertaken.

The legal term for a plea denying a promise or undertaking.