Assumpsit
Pronunciation : As*sump"sit
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., he undertook, pret. of L. assumere. See Assume.] (Law) (a) A promise or undertaking, founded on a consideration. This promise may be oral or in writing not under seal. It may be express or implied. (b) An action to recover damages for a breach or non
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913