Definition of presumption
- n. - The act of presuming, or believing upon probable
evidence; the act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon
incomplete proof.
- n. - Ground for presuming; evidence probable, but not
conclusive; strong probability; reasonable supposition; as, the
presumption is that an event has taken place.
- n. - That which is presumed or assumed; that which is
supposed or believed to be real or true, on evidence that is probable
but not conclusive.
- n. - The act of venturing beyond due beyond due bounds; an
overstepping of the bounds of reverence, respect, or courtesy; forward,
overconfident, or arrogant opinion or conduct; presumptuousness;
arrogance; effrontery.