présomption — meaning in English

English meaning

• presumption noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.

Senses

présomption is used for these senses in English:

• presumption (legal) An inference that a trier of fact is either permitted or required to draw under certain factual circumstances (as prescribed by statute or case law) unless the party against whom the inference is drawn is able to rebut it with admissible, competent evidence.

presumption — full definition

1. noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
2. noun Behaviour that is arrogant or overstepping, going beyond what is appropriate.