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presumption (pri ZUHMP shuhn) (noun)
1. The inference of fact based on information that is founded on other factual information: The lawyers agreed on the presumption of certain knowledge supported by the hospital reports.
2. A belief or attitude based on probability: In Shelby's country, there is a presumption of innocence until proven otherwise in the legal system.
3. Audaciousness or discourteousness: It was a presumption on Jack's part to think that tennis shoes were appropriate for the luncheon at the hotel.
presumptive (pri ZUHMP tiv) (adjective)
Descriptive of something embryonic, small, or immature in nature, but capable of developing normally: Marie was the heir presumptive to a fortune whenever she would complete her education.
presumptuous (pri ZUHMP choo uhs) (adjective)
Pertaining to a person who steps out of bounds of appropriate and expected behavior: Samuel's loud and crude language was considered presumptuous in the quietness of the library board meeting.

It is presumptuous of Jeffrey to say anything to the press about the presumption that the prison was going to close because any discussion about prison closings is still in its presumptive stages.

presumptive (adjective); more presumptive, most presumptive
1. Relating to something or someone that gives reasonable grounds for belief and warrants inference: Tom, the driver of the car, had a high alcohol concentration in his blood which was presumptive evidence that he was drunk while driving.
2. Pertaining to an individual or something that is based on deduction; credible, likely: Greg Smith Jr. seems to be the presumptive hier of his father's company.
This entry is located in the following units: em-, emp-, empt-; sump-, -sum- (page 4) pre-, prae- (page 17)