Word
presumption
Meanings
an assumption that something is true, often without enough evidence
rude or overconfident behavior that shows a lack of respect for others or for rules
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a legal principle that accepts something as true until it is proven false
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Definition
Presumption is an assumption that something is true, often made without enough proof.
Presumption means believing or accepting something as true before you have enough evidence. It can describe an idea you start with (for example, in law or everyday reasoning). It can also describe rude confidence, when someone acts as if they have the right to do something without permission.
Examples
- Your presumption that he was lying caused a lot of tension.
- It was a presumption, not a fact, so we checked the data.
- Her presumption that she could borrow my car annoyed me.
- In court, the presumption of innocence is fundamental.
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