Irrebuttable Presumption
/ɪˌrɛbətəbl prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal inference or assumption that is conclusive and cannot be contradicted by evidence.
The law establishes an irrebuttable presumption of death if a person has been missing for seven years without evidence to the contrary.
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- irrebuttable presumptions
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Commentary
Irrebuttable presumptions remove the opportunity to present evidence to the contrary, thus requiring careful consideration when drafting statutes or rules to avoid unfair outcomes.
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