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noun
1.
the act of presuming.
2.
assumption of something as true.
3.
belief on reasonable grounds or probable evidence.
4.
EXPANDsomething that is presumed; an assumption.
6.
Law. an inference required or permitted by law as to the existence of one fact from proof of the existence of other facts.
7.
an assumption, often not fully established, that is taken for granted in some piece of reasoning.
8.
COLLAPSEunwarrantable, unbecoming, or impertinent boldness.
Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English: effrontery, supposition < Latin praesūmptiōn- (stem of praesūmptiō) anticipation, supposition, Late Latin: presumptuousness, equivalent to praesūmpt(us) (past participle of praesūmere to undertake beforehand; see presume) + -iōn- -ion
1175–1225; Middle English: effrontery, supposition < Latin praesūmptiōn- (stem of praesūmptiō) anticipation, supposition, Late Latin: presumptuousness, equivalent to praesūmpt(us) (past participle of praesūmere to undertake beforehand; see presume) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
o·ver·pre·sump·tion, noun
Synonyms
8. audacity, effrontery, arrogance, gall.
8. audacity, effrontery, arrogance, gall.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
presumption
early 13c., "seizure and occupation without right," also "taking upon oneself more than is warranted," from L.L. praesumptionem "confidence, audacity," in classical L., "a taking for granted, anticipation," from praesumere "to take beforehand," from prae "before" + sumere "to take." In English, the
EXPAND meaning "the taking of something for granted" is attested from c.1300. Presumptuous preserves the original sense.
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