Translate presumption | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of presumption
noun
1an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability:underlying presumptions about human nature [mass noun] the acceptance of something as true although it is not known for certain:the presumption of innocence chiefly
Law an attitude adopted in law or as a matter of policy towards an action or proposal in the absence of acceptable reasons to the contrary:the planning policy shows a general presumption in favour of development
2 [mass noun] behaviour perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate:he lifted her off the ground, and she was enraged at his presumption
