26984 words

presumption

4 definitions ā€¢ 7 examples
1
the act of believing that something is true without having any proof:

Examples:

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.
2
a belief that something is true because it is likely, although not certain:

Examples:

There is no scientific evidence to support such presumptions.
3
behavior that is rude or shows that you expect too much:

Examples:

What presumption, to assume that Iā€™d pay for everyone!
4
the fact of believing that something is true without having any proof:

Examples:

Every defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless they are proven guilty.
presumption that The decision was based on the presumption that the information that they had been given was correct.

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