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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" Similar
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The meaning of PRESUMPTION is presumptuous attitude or conduct : audacity. How to use presumption in a sentence.
PRESUMPTION definition: 1. the act of believing that something is true without having any proof: 2. the act of believing…. Learn more.
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.
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. an assumption, often not fully established, that is taken for granted in some piece of reasoning.
PRESUMPTION meaning: 1. the act of believing that something is true without having any proof: 2. the act of believing…. 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.
Presumption definition: Behavior or attitude that is boldly arrogant or offensive; effrontery.
[uncountable, countable] (law) the act of supposing that something is true, although it has not yet been proved or is not certain. Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty. Extra Examples. Topics Doubt, guessing and certainty c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
PRESUMPTION definition: 1. the belief that something is true without any proof: 2. behaviour that is rude and does not…. Learn more.
A presumption is something that is accepted as true but is not certain to be true.
