Presumes
/prɪˈzuːmz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of presume, meaning to suppose something is true based on probability or evidence without certain proof.
The law presumes innocence until proven guilty.
Forms
- presume
- presumed
- presuming
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Commentary
This entry defines 'presumes' as the present tense form; see 'presume' for the full substantive explanation.
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