presumption
/pɹɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/ noun C2- The act of presuming, or something presumed.
- The belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true. · The presumption is that an event has taken place.
- The condition upon which something is presumed.
- Arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect.
- An inference that a trier of fact is either permitted or required to draw under certain factual circumstances (as prescribed by statute or case law) unless the party against whom the inference is drawn is able to rebut it with admissible, competent evidence.
Plural presumptions
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Franz added that his companion, deeply grieved at having been prevented the honor of being presented to the countess during her sojourn in Paris, was most anxious to make up for it, and had requested him (Franz) to remedy the past misfortune by conducting him to her box, and concluded by asking pardon for his presumption in having taken it upon himself to do so.
“You will, I am sure, excuse my presumption, Dr.
There was nothing of presumption or folly in Bingley that could provoke his ridicule, or disgust him into silence; and he was more communicative, and less eccentric, than the other had ever seen him.
This match, to which you have the presumption to aspire, can never take place.
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