noun

presumption

assumption, supposition, arrogance, audacity

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.

((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.

Synonyms: assumption, supposition (for meaning 1); arrogance, audacity (for meaning 2)

From the verb 'presume'. It adds the noun-forming suffix '-tion' to the Latin root 'prae-' (before) + 'sumere' (to take).

It's the *action* or *result* of 'presuming'. It can be a neutral assumption or a negative, arrogant one.

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