presumption

noun

/prɪˈzʌmpʃn/

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[countable] something that is thought to be true or likely
- There is a general presumption that the doctor knows best.
Extra Examples
- The argument is based on certain presumptions about human nature.
- There is a general presumption that fatty foods are bad for your heart.
- We must ensure the discussion is not based on false presumptions.
- You should examine your own presumptions.
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- strong
- general
- correct
- …
preposition
- presumption about
- presumption against
- presumption of
- …
phrases
- the presumption of innocence
See full entry
[uncountable] (formal) behaviour that is too confident and shows a lack of respect for other people
- She was infuriated by his presumption in not consulting her first.
Topics Personal qualitiesc2
[uncountable, countable] (law) the act of supposing that something is true, although it has not yet been proved or is not certain
- Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty.
Extra Examples
- The presumption of innocence is constitutionally protected.
- There is a presumption in favour of your client.
- a strong presumption of guilt
- There is a strong presumption against the legality of using such weapons.
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- strong
- general
- correct
- …
preposition
- presumption about
- presumption against
- presumption of
- …
phrases
- the presumption of innocence
See full entry

Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French presumpcion, from Latin praesumptio(n) ‘anticipation’, from the verb praesumere ‘anticipate’ (in late Latin ‘take for granted’), from prae ‘before’ + sumere ‘take’.

单词	presumption
释义	presumption noun /prɪˈzʌmpʃn/ /prɪˈzʌmpʃn/ jump to other results [countable] something that is thought to be true or likely There is a general presumption that the doctor knows best. Extra Examples The argument is based on certain presumptions about human nature. There is a general presumption that fatty foods are bad for your heart. We must ensure the discussion is not based on false presumptions. You should examine your own presumptions. Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective strong general correct … preposition presumption about presumption against presumption of … phrases the presumption of innocence See full entry [uncountable] (formal) behaviour that is too confident and shows a lack of respect for other people She was infuriated by his presumption in not consulting her first. Topics Personal qualitiesc2 [uncountable, countable] (law) the act of supposing that something is true, although it has not yet been proved or is not certain Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty. Extra Examples The presumption of innocence is constitutionally protected. There is a presumption in favour of your client. a strong presumption of guilt There is a strong presumption against the legality of using such weapons. Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective strong general correct … preposition presumption about presumption against presumption of … phrases the presumption of innocence See full entry Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French presumpcion, from Latin praesumptio(n) ‘anticipation’, from the verb praesumere ‘anticipate’ (in late Latin ‘take for granted’), from prae ‘before’ + sumere ‘take’.
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