Conclusive Presumption
/kəˈnkluːsɪv prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal presumption conclusively establishing a fact, which cannot be rebutted or contradicted by evidence to the contrary.
The law treats the authenticity of the public record as a conclusive presumption.
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- conclusive presumptions
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Commentary
Conclusive presumptions remove discretion by binding the fact-finder, unlike rebuttable presumptions which allow contradicting evidence.
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