Definition of Presumption
Presumption
The act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; the act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon incomplete proof.
Ground for presuming; evidence probable, but not conclusive; strong probability; reasonable supposition; as, the presumption is that an event has taken place.
That which is presumed or assumed; that which is supposed or believed to be real or true, on evidence that is probable but not conclusive.
The act of venturing beyond due beyond due bounds; an overstepping of the bounds of reverence, respect, or courtesy; forward, overconfident, or arrogant opinion or conduct; presumptuousness; arrogance; effrontery.
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Presumption Quotations
There are events which are so great that if a writer has participated in them his obligation is to write truly rather than assume the presumption of altering them with invention.
Ernest Hemingway
Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.
Golda Meir
God does not suffer presumption in anyone but himself.
Herodotus
It's a naive domestic Burgundy without any breeding, but I think you'll be amused by its presumption.
James Thurber
Evolution has long been the target of illogical arguments that use presumption.
Marilyn vos Savant
People are entitled to the presumption of innocence.
Barney Frank
The perverse presumption that places the burden of proof on the challenger of spending must be inverted, back to the rule that applies elsewhere in life: 'Prove to me why we should.'
Mitch Daniels
Somehow, the greater the public opposition to the health care bill, the more determined they seem to force it on us anyway. Their attitude shows Washington at its very worst - the presumption that they know best, and they're going to get their way whether the American people like it or not.
Scott Brown
So the people will pay the penalty for their kings' presumption, who, by devising evil, turn justice from her path with tortuous speech.
Hesiod
I think I have the right to know what Steve Forbes paid in taxes - I don't think there should be a law. I think there should be a presumption. I wouldn't vote for a guy who wouldn't reveal what he paid in taxes. That kind of thing.
Esther Dyson
Presumption Translations
presumption in Dutch is verbeelding, arrogantie
presumption in German is Vermutung
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