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Meanings of given in English

Portuguese
presunção
Catalan
pressuposició
Spanish
presupuesto

An assumption that is taken for granted.

presunção

(Usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward.

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Examples for "presumption"
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The most basic tenet of American law is the presumption of innocence.
Private Sector
2
It also maintained and took good advantage of the presumption of guilt.
First degree
3
The presumption did not breed fear; it bred wrath, hot and vindictive.
The Taming of Red Butte Western
4
Such presumption was the natural cause and forerunner of a shameful defeat.
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4
5
I feel there should be a presumption of risk until proven otherwise.
The Guardian
1
The six improved the offer in June 2008 but retained the precondition.
Reuters
2
Quick and peaceful polls are seen as a precondition for much-needed reforms.
Reuters
3
But that is not a precondition to a deal, the source added.
Reuters
4
And this was the main precondition, that anything might be something else.
Girl, Interrupted
5
It was a different precondition that tipped the balance: the state of contrariety.
Girl, Interrupted

Acknowledged as a supposition.

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Usage of given in English
1
Bankers believe swing days could become increasingly common given uncertain market conditions.
Reuters
2
The real question, however, is whether a given herbal product actually works.
The Irish Times
3
State police, the Yobe government and others have all given different figures.
Reuters
4
However, a recent BMJ Case Report has given me pause for thought.
The Irish Times
5
Great emphasis has been given to their possible benefits for cardiovascular health.
Pubmed
6
That response is totally unacceptable given the level of risk to society.
Wired
7
Often times African American students aren't given the benefit of the doubt.
Ebony
8
She said it was disturbing given the large number of reported cases.
Radio NZ
9
The long-awaited Government health strategy was given approval by the Cabinet yesterday.
The Irish Times
10
Recent elections have given minority parties or individuals the balance of power.
The Irish Times
11
The new term is longer than the average given in manslaughter cases.
The Guardian
12
However, a general all-clear for the market cannot be given, he said.
Reuters
13
First, two police inspectors were given fifteen minutes to ask her questions.
The girl who kicked the hornet's nest
14
But in 2020, given the circumstances, that number is of course greater.
Radio NZ
15
However, pasteurization can be done at lower temperatures, given longer hold times.
Cooking for geeks: real science, great hacks, and good food
16
The reasons given for the violence differ; the solutions are potentially infinite.
The Irish Times
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