postulate-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: posit, assert

Examples:
He postulated that charismatic authority was a form of authority
distinct from those of tradition and law.
He posited three basic laws of nature.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: postulate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: necessitate

Examples:
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM