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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
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
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
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"
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Offence, Offense, Offensive Activity
Derivative terms: Presume, Presume, Presume, Presumptuous
Derivative terms: Presume, Presume, Presume, Presumptuous
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
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