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granted

/ˈɡɹæntɪd/ adjective B2
  1. used to mark the premise of a syllogistic argument · Granted that he has done nothing wrong, he should be set free.· Granted the lack of evidence, we can make no such conclusion.
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Now, should any letters or other documents of a compromising character be found upon him, will it not be taken for granted that all who uphold him are his accomplices?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 36 · C1
Part of this venerable building dates back to the time of the first crusade, when Hugo de Capus built a fortalice in the centre of the estate, which had been granted to him by the Red King.
The Valley of Fear, p. 22 · C1
I take it for granted that since dawn every constable within forty miles has been looking out for a wet stranger?”
The Valley of Fear, p. 45 · C1
Overcome by the pain of her injury, Anne had one more of her wishes granted to her.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 177 · C1

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