noun

1. the act of drawing a conclusion or making an inference
2. the conclusion drawn; inference

Etymology: LL illatio < L illatis < illatus (used as pp. of inferre, to bring in) < in-, in + latus (used as pp. of ferre, to bring) < earlier *tlatus < IE *tḷtós < base *tel-, to lift, bear > L tolerare (see tolerate), Gr tlēnai, to bear