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- DictionaryPre·sump·tion/prēˈzəm(p)SH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other ideas, although it is not known for certain: "underlying presumptions about human nature"
- 2. behavior 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"
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. : a legal inference as to the existence or truth of a fact not certainly known that is drawn from the known or proved existence of some other fact. Synonyms.
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. [ + that ] The decision is based on the presumption that all information must be freely available. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
noun. the act of presuming. presuming. assumption of something as true. belief on reasonable grounds or probable evidence. something that is presumed; an assumption. a ground or reason for presuming presuming or believing. Law. an inference required or permitted by law as to the existence of one fact from proof of the existence of other facts.
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.
noun [ C or U ] us / prɪˈzʌmp.ʃ ə n / uk / prɪˈzʌmp.ʃ ə n /. Add to word list 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.
Definition of presumption noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 10, 2024 · 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.
