presumptionpre‧sump‧tion /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/ ●○○ AWL noun

- the presumption of innocence
- Again, we see the surprisingly pervasive role that presumptions of contextual appropriateness play in successful communication.
- But it had the presumption to concern myself.
- But there is already much evidence to support the presumption that the effect was pervasive.
- She'd like to meet this Parr, to make her own assessment, although she mocked herself because of her presumption.
- Still, there is always a presumption against its intending to do so.
- The current emphasis in the psy sector is heavily weighted toward presumption of neurological or genetic deficit.
- We have seen how law and theory unite to provide a list of excuses which rebut the normal presumption of voluntariness.
ADJECTIVE► strong· There also tended to be a strong presumption that a person brought before the court was guilty.· The strong presumption of guilt has changed to a stronger presumption of innocence.· This mere fact suggests that there is an extremely strong presumption against their use.
VERB► rebut· We have seen how law and theory unite to provide a list of excuses which rebut the normal presumption of voluntariness.
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