Takes as a given (7)

I believe the answer is:

assumes

(Other definitions for assumes that I've seen before include "Takes for granted or puts on" , "Puts on; accepts" , "Take to be the case" , "dons" , "Takes to be the case" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and The Washington Post.

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