taken for granted
adj 1: evident without proof or argument; "an axiomatic truth"; "we
hold these truths to be self-evident" [syn: {axiomatic},
{self-evident}, {taken for granted(p)}]
2: accepted as real or true without proof; "an assumed increase
in population"; "the assumed reason for his absence";
"assumptive beliefs"; "his loyalty was taken for granted"
[syn: {assumed}, {assumptive}, {taken for granted(p)}]