Definition of presume
- v. t. - To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake
without leave or authority previously obtained.
- v. t. - To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief,
without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to
take for granted; to infer; to suppose.
- v. i. - To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on
grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to believe by
anticipation; to infer; as, we may presume too far.
- v. i. - To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or
authority not granted; to go beyond what is warranted by the
circumstances of the case; to venture beyond license; to take
liberties; -- often with on or upon before the ground of confidence.