assumpsit
Americannoun
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a legal action for a breach of contract or promise not under seal.
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an actionable promise.
noun
Etymology
Origin of assumpsit
1605–15; < Latin: he has taken upon himself, he has undertaken
Example Sentences
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They include bigly, deplorable, irregardless, icon, assumpsit, faute de mieux, in omnia paratus, revenant and feckless.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2016
It has been shown above that if a man was a common farrier he could be charged for negligence without an assumpsit.
From The Common Law by Holmes, Oliver Wendell
In a couple of centuries, trespass on the case will extend all over the previous common law including assumpsit, ejectment, trover, deceit, libel, slander, battery, and assault.
From Our Legal Heritage by Reilly, S. A.
It was settled that assumpsit would lie for a mere omission or nonfeasance.
From The Common Law by Holmes, Oliver Wendell
The suits consisted of actions of tort and assumpsit.
From Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01 by Nicolay, John George
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