Assumed (5)
'assumed' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for given that I've seen before include "Donated" , "Accepted as true" , "Handed over; an 18 dn" , "Provided" , "supplied" .)
'assumed' is the definition.
('take' can be a synonym of 'assume')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for taken that I've seen before include "Seized" , "Kidnapped" , "Stolen; occupied" , "Obtained" , "Removed, accepted" .)