presumption
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Late Latin praesumptionem, accusative singular of praesumptio.
Noun[edit]
presumption (plural presumptions)
- the act of presuming, or something presumed
- the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
- the condition upon which something is presumed
- (dated) arrogant behaviour
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
the act of presuming, or something presumed
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the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
the condition upon which something is presumed
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arrogant behaviour
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Middle French[edit]
Noun[edit]
presumption f (plural presumptions)
Descendants[edit]
- French: présomption
