presumption
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Brustein published his first book on Shakespeare, “The Tainted Muse: Prejudice and Presumption in Shakespeare and His Time,” in 2009.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023
The Presumption of Death Act lets families take over the financial affairs of a missing person and came into force in October 2014.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2019
Presumption of innocence has also been given a new and useful interpretation.
From Salon • Jul. 23, 2012
"Presumption in favour" means development plans - houses, supermarkets, roads, business premises and so - will be given the green light, unless there's good case made for not doing so.
From The Guardian • Jul. 26, 2011
It has been well said that "Presumption first blinds a man, and then sets him running."
From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)
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The Story of My Life
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