Presumption

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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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