assumpsit

[ uh-suhmp-sit ]

noun

, Law.

1. a legal action for a breach of contract or promise not under seal.
2. an actionable promise.

assumpsit

/ əˈsʌmpsɪt /

noun

1. law (before 1875) an action to recover damages for breach of an express or implied contract or agreement that was not under seal

Word History and Origins

Origin of assumpsit¹

1605–15; < Latin: he has taken upon himself, he has undertaken

Word History and Origins

Origin of assumpsit¹

C17: from Latin, literally: he has undertaken, from assūmere to assume

Example Sentences

The first case in assumpsit /3/ only meant to adopt this long familiar thought.

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It was settled that assumpsit would lie for a mere omission or nonfeasance.

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It is inscribed Pater meus et fratres mei dereliquerunt me; Dominus autem assumpsit me!

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Assumpsit as a form of action became obsolete after the passing of the Judicature Acts 1873 and 1875.

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Paine pleaded non assumpsit, and, after gaining the case, paid Wilburn the money.

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Related Words

• accusation
• action
• argument
• bill
• case
• claim
• dispute
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• indictment
• litigation
• prosecution
• suit
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