Crossword Genius

State is firmly put in place (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

posit

This clue is a double definition.

'state' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'firmly put in place' is the second definition.
(posit can mean to position)

'is' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for posit that I've seen before include "state" , "Assume as fact for argument's sake" , "Put forward; place" , "Suppose" , "Lay down as principle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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