presumption
Translation
assumption, supposition, arrogance, audacity
Examples
The presumption of innocence is a legal principle.
The presumption of innocence is a legal principle.
Your theory is based on a flawed presumption.
Your theory is based on a flawed presumption.
He had the presumption to ask for a raise.
He had the presumption to ask for a raise.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) an idea that is taken to be true. The presumption of innocence is important.
((that ...)) a belief that something is true. It's based on the presumption that he is guilty.
((to-inf)) behavior that is arrogant and disrespectful. She had the presumption to correct the professor.
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Etymology
From the verb 'presume'. It adds the noun-forming suffix '-tion' to the Latin root 'prae-' (before) + 'sumere' (to take).
Memory Tips
It's the *action* or *result* of 'presuming'. It can be a neutral assumption or a negative, arrogant one.