Definition of Presumption

1. Noun. An assumption that is taken for granted.

Exact synonyms: Given, Precondition
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Supposal, Supposition
Derivative terms: Given, Presume

2. Noun. (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed.
Generic synonyms: Illation, Inference
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Presume

3. Noun. Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to. "He despised them for their presumptuousness"
Exact synonyms: Assumption, Effrontery, Presumptuousness
Generic synonyms: Audaciousness, Audacity
Specialized synonyms: Uppishness, Uppityness
Derivative terms: Presume, Presumptuous, Presumptuous

4. Noun. A kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming. "His presumption was intolerable"

Definition of Presumption

1. n. The act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; the act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon incomplete proof.

Definition of Presumption

1. Noun. the act of presuming, or something presumed ¹

2. Noun. the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true ¹

3. Noun. the condition upon which something is presumed ¹

4. Noun. (dated) arrogant behaviour ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Presumption

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Presumption

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presumably
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presumers
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presummit
presummits
presumption (current term)
presumptions
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presupernova
presupposal
presupposals
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presupposing

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