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presumption

[ pri-zuhmp-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of presuming. presuming.
  2. assumption of something as true.
  3. belief on reasonable grounds or probable evidence.
  4. something that is presumed; an assumption.
  5. a ground or reason for presuming presuming or believing.
  6. Law. an inference required or permitted by law as to the existence of one fact from proof of the existence of other facts.
  7. an assumption, often not fully established, that is taken for granted in some piece of reasoning.
  8. unwarrantable, unbecoming, or impertinent boldness.

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presumption

/ ±è°ùɪˈ³úÊŒ³¾±èʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. the act of presuming
  2. bold or insolent behaviour or manners
  3. a belief or assumption based on reasonable evidence
  4. a ground or basis on which to presume
  5. law an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved, admitted, or judicially noticed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ´Çv±ð°ù·±è°ù±ð·²õ³Ü³¾±èt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of presumption1

1175–1225; Middle English: effrontery, supposition < Latin ±è°ù²¹±ð²õÅ«³¾±è³Ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ±è°ù²¹±ð²õÅ«³¾±è³Ù¾±Å ) anticipation, supposition, Late Latin: presumptuousness, equivalent to ±è°ù²¹±ð²õÅ«³¾±è³Ù ( us ) (past participle of ±è°ù²¹±ð²õÅ«³¾±ð°ù±ð to undertake beforehand; presume ) + -¾±Å²Ô- -ion
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of presumption1

C13: via Old French from Latin ±è°ù²¹±ð²õ³Ü³¾±è³Ù¾±Å a using in advance, anticipation, from ±è°ù²¹±ð²õÅ«³¾±ð°ù±ð to take beforehand; see presume
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As with many of his political positions, President Trump’s extraordinary new tariffs are based on the presumption that the United States is being treated unfairly by the rest of the world.

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Their good attitude and ability to support themselves, or have others support them, furthers the presumption that the majority of those on government disability don’t need it.

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Being honest, regardless of natural bias, felt far more important than any flawed presumption of “both sides†neutrality.

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“Justice and the presumption of innocence require fairness and due process for all to ensure that outcomes are based on evidence and not overshadowed by the weight of tragedy.â€

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Judges will retain the power to turn down requests but there is a presumption in favour of reporting.

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