presumption

  • 11Presumption — In the law of evidence, a presumption of a particular fact can be made without the aid of proof in some situations. The types of presumption includes a rebuttable discretionary presumption, a rebuttable mandatory presumption, and an irrebutable… …

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  • 12presumption — pre|sump|tion [prıˈzʌmpʃən] n 1.) something that you think is true because it is very likely presumption that ▪ the presumption that their wealth is the result of crime on the presumption that ▪ On the presumption that the doctor knows best, I… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13presumption — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ strong ▪ general ▪ There is a general presumption that fatty foods are bad for your heart. ▪ correct ▪ It seems his presumptions were correct …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 14presumption — UK [prɪˈzʌmpʃ(ə)n] / US [prɪˈzʌmpʃən] noun Word forms presumption : singular presumption plural presumptions 1) a) [countable] a belief that something is true because it seems reasonable or likely presumption that: We make the presumption that… …

    English dictionary

  • 15presumption — A rule of law that attaches definite probative value to specific facts or draws a particular inference as to the existence of one fact, not actually known, arising from its usual connection with other particular facts which are known or proved.… …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 16presumption — n. a presumption that + clause (our decision was based on the presumption that they would agree) * * * [prɪ zʌmpʃ(ə)n] a presumption that + clause (our decision was based on the presumption that they would agree) …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 17presumption — pre|sump|tion [ prı zʌmpʃən ] noun 1. ) count a belief that something is true because it seems reasonable or likely: presumption that: We make the presumption that officials are honest. a ) LEGAL the belief that something is true because no one… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 18presumption — [[t]prɪzʌ̱mpʃ(ə)n[/t]] presumptions 1) N COUNT A presumption is something that is accepted as true but is not certain to be true. ...the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty... I m having to make a lot of presumptions… …

    English dictionary

  • 19presumption — noun 1 (C) an act of thinking that something is true because it is very likely: the presumption that she would leave 2 (U) disrespectful or impolite behaviour that shows you are too confident: Ryan s presumption in telling her when they would… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 20presumption — • förmodan, antagande, gissning, förväntan, misstanke, aning • mening, tro, förutsättning, förmodan, presumption, supposition, premiss • tro, förutsättning, förmodan, presumption, supposition, premiss …

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