presumption

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Synonyms: resumption, presumptive, presumptious, preemption, preëmption, pre-emption, pre emption, presumptions, presciption

Antonyms: resumption, presumptive, presumptious, preemption, preëmption, pre-emption, pre emption, presumptions, presciption

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Noun

1. The act of [[presuming]], or something [[presumed]].
2. The [[belief]] of something based upon [[reasonable]] [[evidence]], or upon something known to be [[true]].
3. The [[condition]] upon which something is presumed.
4. {{lb|en|dated}} [[arrogant|Arrogant]] behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect.
5. {{lb|en|legal}} An inference that a trier of fact is either permitted or required to draw under certain factual circumstances (as prescribed by [[statute]] or [[case law]]) unless the party against whom the inference is drawn is able to rebut it with admissible, competent evidence.

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