1. Noun
The act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; the act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon incomplete proof.
2. Noun
Ground for presuming; evidence probable, but not conclusive; strong probability; reasonable supposition; as, the presumption is that an event has taken place.
3. Noun
That which is presumed or assumed; that which is supposed or believed to be real or true, on evidence that is probable but not conclusive.
4. Noun
The act of venturing beyond due beyond due bounds; an overstepping of the bounds of reverence, respect, or courtesy; forward, overconfident, or arrogant opinion or conduct; presumptuousness; arrogance; effrontery.
5. Noun
(law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
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