presumption
pronunciation
How to pronounce presumption in British English:
UK [prɪˈzʌmpʃn]
How to pronounce presumption in American English:
US [prɪˈzʌmpʃn]
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- Noun:
- an assumption that is taken for granted
- (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
- audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
- a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming
Word Origin
- presumption (n.)
- mid-13c., "seizure and occupation without right," also "taking upon oneself more than is warranted," from Old French presumcion (12c., Modern French présomption) and directly from Late Latin praesumptionem (nominative praesumptio) "confidence, audacity," in classical Latin, "a taking for granted, anticipation," noun of action from past participle stem of praesumere "to take beforehand," from prae "before" (see pre-) + sumere "to take" (see exempt (adj.)). In English, the meaning "the taking of something for granted" is attested from c. 1300. Presumptuous preserves the older sense.
Example
- 1. But the actual conversation in the markets inverts this presumption .
- 2. The same presumption of innocence goes for copyright and privacy .
- 3. The presumption is embodied in the image of " hitting the wall " .
- 4. Such a presumption reduced market discipline and encouraged excessive risk-taking by firms .
- 5. And a nation founded by convicts somehow forgot the presumption of innocence .