Noun: presumption pri'zúmp-shun
- An assumption that is taken for granted
"In this maths problem, the presumption is that all angles are right angles";
- given, precondition
- (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved, admitted or judicially noticed
"The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle in many legal systems"
- Audacious (even arrogant) behaviour that you have no right to
"he despised them for their presumption";
- presumptuousness, effrontery, assumption
- A kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming
"his presumption was intolerable"
Derived forms: presumptions
Type of: assumption, audaciousness, audacity, discourtesy, illation [rare], inference, offence [Brit, Cdn], offense [US], offensive activity, supposal, supposition
Encyclopedia: Presumption