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Definition presumption in American English

presumption noun

noun
/prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
1

a belief that something is true because it seems reasonable or likely

Example

We make the presumption that officials are honest.

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1.1

the belief that something is true because no one has proved that it is not

Example

a presumption of innocence

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2

behavior that annoys people because it shows too much confidence and not enough respect

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Definition presumption in American English