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Presumption Definition & Meaning

presumption
noun
  1. an assumption that is taken for granted
  2. (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
  3. audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to; "he despised them for their presumptuousness"
  4. a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming; "his presumption was intolerable"

"Presumption" in song lyrics

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  • "Crushing your framework and far surpassing your presumption"
    Deepspace 5 — The Night We Called it a Day

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Frequently asked questions

What does presumption mean?
an assumption that is taken for granted (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to; "he despised them for their presumptuousness" a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming; "his presumption was intolerable"
What part of speech is presumption?
Presumption is a noun.
How many definitions does presumption have?
Presumption has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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