presumption

presumption
pre•sump•tion
[[t]prɪˈzʌmp ʃən[/t]] n.
1) the act of presuming
2) belief on reasonable grounds or probable evidence
3) something that is presumed; an assumption
4) a ground or reason for presuming or believing
5) law Law. an inference permitted as to the existence of one fact from proof of the existence of other facts
6) an assumption, often not fully established, that is taken for granted
7) unwarrantable or impertinent boldness; audacity; effrontery
Etymology: 1175–1225; ME: effrontery, supposition < L praesūmptiō anticipation, supposition

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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