Meaning of the word posits in English

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posits

US /ˈpɑː.zɪts/
UK /ˈpɒz.ɪts/

Verb

assume as fact; put forward as a basis of argument

Example:
He posits that the universe is infinite.
The theory posits a direct link between diet and health.