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ASsumpsit is a voluntary pro∣mise made by word, by which a man assumes and takes upon him to perform or pay any thing to another. This word contains in it any verbal Pro∣mise made upon consideration, which the Civilians express by several words, according to the nature of the Promise; calling
it sometimes Pactum, Promissi∣onem, other times Sponsionem, Pollicitationem, or Constitutum.