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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who postulates something as the basis of an argument.
2. 2
   someone who assumes or takes something for granted as the basis of an argument wordnet
3. 3
   A Roman Catholic official who makes the case for the beatification or canonization of a proposed saint.
4. 4
   (Roman Catholic Church) someone who proposes or pleads for a candidate for beatification or canonization wordnet

Related phrases

roman catholic

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