'Posit' definitions:

Definition of 'posit'

From: WordNet
noun
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning [syn: postulate, posit]
verb
Put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot" [syn: situate, fix, posit, deposit]
verb
Put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty" [syn: submit, state, put forward, posit]
verb
Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature" [syn: postulate, posit]

Definition of 'Posit'

From: GCIDE
  • Posit \Pos"it\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Posited; p. pr. & vb. n. Positing.] [L. ponere, positum, to place. See Position.]
  • 1. To dispose or set firmly or fixedly; to place or dispose in relation to other objects. --Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Logic) To assume as real or conceded; as, to posit a principle. --Sir W. Hamilton. [1913 Webster]