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presumption

[pri-zuhmp-shuhn] / prɪˈzʌmp ʃən /




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The presumption of the policy is that accused teachers would be reassigned to their home, not to teach a new group of students.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The law generally treats marriage as a financial partnership and the presumption is that assets will be equitably divided upon breakup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

I've selected this team on the presumption that they are all fit and niggle-free going into the tournament.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

In the same sense that our judicial system presumes us to be innocent until proved guilty, a medical-care system may work best if it starts with the presumption that most people are healthy.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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