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noun
- 1. an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability: "underlying presumptions about human nature"
- 2. behaviour perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate: "he lifted her off the ground, and she was enraged at his presumption" Similar
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PRESUMPTION definition: 1. the act of believing that something is true without having any proof: 2. the act of believing…. Learn more.
presumption. noun. pre· sump· tion pri-ˈzəm (p)-shən. Synonyms of presumption. 1. : presumptuous attitude or conduct : audacity. 2. a. : an attitude or belief dictated by probability : assumption. b. : the ground, reason, or evidence lending probability to a belief. 3.
presumption. noun [ C or U ] us / prɪˈzʌmp.ʃ ə n / uk / prɪˈzʌmp.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. C1. the act of believing that something is true without having any proof: The presumption of innocence is central to American law. There is no scientific evidence to support such presumptions.
presumption. / prɪˈzʌmpʃən / noun. the act of presuming. bold or insolent behaviour or manners. a belief or assumption based on reasonable evidence. a ground or basis on which to presume. law an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved, admitted, or judicially noticed. Discover More. Other Words From. o ver·pre·sump tion noun.
It is taking something for granted — an idea, an answer, an event — without having any real knowledge about it, and that is usually not a good thing. Making a presumption means assuming something is true or false without getting all the information necessary for verification.
May 31, 2024 · 1. countable noun. A presumption is something that is accepted as true but is not certain to be true. ...the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty. I'm having to make a lot of presumptions since I don't really know anything about the case. Synonyms: assumption, opinion, belief, guess More Synonyms of presumption.
Definition of presumption noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024 How to use presumption in a sentence Perhaps that presumption was misguided, but more on that later.
PRESUMPTION definition: 1. the belief that something is true without any proof: 2. behaviour that is rude and does not…. Learn more.
n. 1. the act of presuming. 2. belief on reasonable grounds or probable evidence. 3. something that is presumed; an assumption. 4. a ground or reason for presuming or believing. 5. Law. an inference permitted as to the existence of one fact from proof of the existence of other facts.
