"I have never thought the party would assume all the ruling party's policies," the Socialist leader said last week.

All it takes is for one party in decline to one day assume the mantle of opposition.

The third parties could not have assumed that the Council was acting on behalf of member States.

The parties did not undertake a formal engagement, but assumed that the match would take place in due time.

The party assumed its present name in 1920.

Which party is assuming the risk of making a profit or a loss.

In parliamentary systems like Britain's, the winning party assumes power immediately after the election.

However, unless told otherwise, third parties can assume that the agent has full powers to deal.

With no single political group any longer dominant in India, regional parties have assumed extraordinary importance.

To escape attention the party assumed the dress of lamas or priests.