Presuppose (verb)

1. To assume or take for granted as a basis for reasoning or action.
2. To imply or entail as a necessary condition.

Origin:

From latin praesupponere "to put before in advance".

Examples:

1. His statement presupposes that we have all the necessary information.
2. The argument presupposes a basic understanding of the subject.
3. His question presupposed that I knew the answer.
4. The theory presupposes the existence of certain fundamental particles.
5. The claim presupposes that there is a causal relationship between the two events.