Presumption

Meaning

an idea that is taken to be true without proof

An idea believed to be true without proof; an assumption or act of overconfidence.

Example Sentences

There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.

The presumption of his guilt was unfair.

Example Expressions

innocent until proven guilty

Synonyms

assumption, supposition, belief, hypothesis, inference, guess

Entry 1

assumption, supposition, belief, hypothesis

Entry 2

assumption, supposition, belief, inference, guess

Antonyms

proof, certainty, fact, evidence

Entry 1

proof, certainty, fact, evidence

Entry 2

certainty, fact, proof

Collocations

legal presumption, false presumption, reasonable presumption, presumption of innocence, presumption of guilt, rebuttable presumption

Entry 1

legal presumption, false presumption, reasonable presumption, presumption of innocence

Entry 2

legal presumption, presumption of innocence, presumption of guilt, rebuttable presumption