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   presumption

   /prɪˈzʌm(p)ʃn/

   noun

   • 1. an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability: "underlying presumptions about human nature"
   • ▪ the acceptance of something as true although it is not known for certain: "the presumption of innocence"
   • ▪ an attitude adopted in law or as a matter of policy towards an action or proposal in the absence of acceptable reasons to the contrary: "the planning policy shows a general presumption in favour of development" Similar assumptionsuppositionpresuppositionbeliefthoughtguessexpectationjudgementsurmiseconjecturespeculationhypothesispostulationpremisegeneralizationinferencedeductionconclusion
   • 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 brazennessaudacityboldnessaudaciousnesstemerityarroganceegotismfrontpresumptuousnesspertnessforwardnesscockinessshamelessnessinsolenceimpudencebumptiousnessimpertinenceeffronteryfacecheekcheekinessgallrudenessincivilityimpolitenessdisrespectdisrespectfulnessfamiliarityfreshnessinformal:nerveneckbrass neckchutzpahsasssassinessarchaic:assumption

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French presumpcion, from Latin praesumptio(n-) ‘anticipation’, from the verb praesumere (see presume).

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   The meaning of PRESUMPTION is presumptuous attitude or conduct : audacity. How to use presumption in a sentence.

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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.

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   PRESUMPTION meaning: 1. the act of believing that something is true without having any proof: 2. the act of believing…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   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.

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   May 31, 2024 · A presumption is something that is accepted as true but is not certain to be true.

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   n. 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) law an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved, admitted, or judicially noticed.

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   Definition of presumption noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    PRESUMPTION definition: 1. the belief that something is true without any proof: 2. behaviour that is rude and does not…. Learn more.

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    How to use . presumption in a sentencePerhaps that presumption was misguided, but more on that later.