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    Présomption (en. Presumption)

    /pʁezɔ̃psjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An idea one has about something based on certain clues.
    The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle in law.
    La présomption d'innocence est un principe fondamental en droit.
    The state of someone who considers themselves superior to others.
    His presumption has caused him a lot of trouble in his social relationships.
    Sa présomption lui a valu beaucoup d'ennuis dans ses relations sociales.
    The right of a party in a trial to be granted an advantage in the absence of contrary evidence.
    The presumption of guilt in this case can be challenged.
    La présomption de culpabilité dans ce cas peut être contestée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praesumptio', which means 'assumption' or 'first encounter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    presumption of innocence
    Principle according to which a person is considered innocent until proven otherwise.
    présomption d'innocence
    presumptions of fact
    Ideas accepted as true in the absence of evidence.
    présomptions de fait
    to act by presumption
    To act based on an assumption without confirmation.
    agir par présomption

    Related Words

    to presume
    To believe or assume something without proof.
    présumer
    to assume
    To take on or accept responsibility.
    assumer
    to postulate
    To propose a hypothesis based on clues.
    postuler

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who acts with too much self-confidence.
    This guy is really overly presumptuous.
    Ce gars est vraiment trop dans la présomption.
    To have a big head.
    His presumption has led him to always want to be right.
    Sa présomption l'a poussé à vouloir toujours avoir raison.