Associations to the word «Postulator»

Wiktionary

POSTULATOR, noun. A person who postulates something as the basis of an argument.
POSTULATOR, noun. A Roman Catholic official who makes the case for the beatification or canonization of a proposed saint.

Dictionary definition

POSTULATOR, noun. (Roman Catholic Church) someone who proposes or pleads for a candidate for beatification or canonization.
POSTULATOR, noun. Someone who assumes or takes something for granted as the basis of an argument.

Wise words

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