term:

Imply

imply vt

im·plied
im·ply·ing
1 : to recognize as existing by inference or necessary consequence esp. on legal or equitable grounds [in ordinary circumstances…the law would that it was the duty of the hospital to use due care "Haase v. Starnes, 915 S.W.2d 675 (1996)"]
2 : to make known indirectly

Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.