Presume
/prɪˈzuːm/
Definitions
- (v.) To assume something to be true based on probability or reasonable evidence.
The court will presume innocence until proven guilty.
- (v.) To take for granted without proof; to suppose or expect.
One should not presume too much from a single statement.
Forms
- presumes
- presumed
- presuming
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'presume' often introduces a default position that can be rebutted by contrary evidence.
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