presumption

The definition of a presumption is an acceptance of something as true without proof, or an attitude of superiority.

(noun)

An example of a presumption is someone assuming their opinion is the right one.

See presumption in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of presuming; specif.,
1. an overstepping of proper bounds; forwardness; effrontery
2. the taking of something for granted
the thing presumed; supposition
a ground or reason for presuming; evidence that points to the probability of something
Law the inference that a fact exists, based on the proved existence of other facts

Origin: ME < OFr presumpcion < L praesumptio, a taking beforehand < praesumptus, pp. of praesumere: see presume

See presumption in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Behavior or attitude that is boldly arrogant or offensive; effrontery.
The act of presuming or accepting as true.
Acceptance or belief based on reasonable evidence; assumption or supposition.
A condition or basis for accepting or presuming.
Law A conclusion derived from a particular set of facts based on law, rather than probable reasoning.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English presumpcion

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin praesūmptiō, praesūmptiōn-

Origin: , from Latin, anticipation

Origin: , from praesūmptus

Origin: , past participle of praesūmere, to anticipate; see presume

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