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More words related to presumption

noun. friendliness

noun. easy attitude

noun. nerve, brashness

noun. belief, speculation

noun. arrogance

noun. arrogance

vanity

noun. boldness

noun. association, suggestion

noun. burden

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Word Origin & History

presumption early 13c., "seizure and occupation without right," also "taking upon oneself more than is warranted," from L.L. praesumptionem "confidence, audacity," in classical L., "a taking for granted, anticipation," from praesumere "to take beforehand," from prae "before" + sumere "to take." In English, the meaning "the taking of something for granted" is attested from c.1300. Presumptuous preserves the original sense.

Example Sentences for presumption

The presumption of innocence has nothing to do with any of the above.

Current conversations about resurrecting the gold standard should focus on this underlying presumption of the standard.

Recognize that the presumption of innocence is there for a good reason and let the legal process take its course.

The presumption has been that smoking renders people vulnerable to disease by impairing lung function or immunity.