presumption

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The government is also introducing, for the first time, a presumption that all prison leavers will be tagged on release as part of intensive supervision.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Evaluate other undocumented people residing in the U.S. on a discretionary basis, with a presumption in favor of residency rights if they’re employed, have paid taxes, and haven’t abused the welfare system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Sébastien Lecornu said that "without undermining the presumption of innocence" LFI had to "clean up" its statements, ideas and its ranks fast.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Moira responds to her adult son’s certain presumption that parents are supposed to put their children first with a firm dismissal.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 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