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Meanings of presumption in inglês
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presumptuositat Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to.
Sinônimos
Examples for "assumption"
Examples for "assumption"
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For the very good reason that the basic assumption held the opposite.
2
I think a fair assumption is a constant 2000 Watt power usage.
3
However, research testing this assumption is hampered by difficulties in measuring self-care.
4
Le Guin never took the easy way; she pushed on every assumption.
5
These ideas rest upon the assumption of the equality of the races.
1
It seemed to abash the ruffian, in spite of his habitual effrontery.
2
For a moment, the Venerable Parakarma seemed taken aback at such effrontery.
3
The cynicism and effrontery of young girls regarding marriage particularly revolted her.
4
Momentarily her effrontery had given the situation into her hands-butonly momentarily.
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He had not expected opposition and such effrontery was new to him.
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Then a horror seized him at the presumptuousness of the liberty he had taken.
2
Had he been punished for his presumptuousness, for his arrogance?
3
Thus doth the master give free scope to his slaves, and even enjoyeth their presumptuousness.
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He laughed with bitter irony at his own presumptuousness.
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Moreover, I perceived the presumptuousness of assuming a superior air towards an established and accepted institution.
That which one holds to be true; the acceptance of a fact, opinion, or assertion as real or true despite a lack of strong evidence or knowledge.
Usage of presumption in inglês
1
The most basic tenet of American law is the presumption of innocence.
2
It also maintained and took good advantage of the presumption of guilt.
3
The presumption did not breed fear; it bred wrath, hot and vindictive.
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Such presumption was the natural cause and forerunner of a shameful defeat.
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I feel there should be a presumption of risk until proven otherwise.
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There is perhaps a certain presumption in the phrase, the endocrine type.
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The presumption, based upon the difference in physical strength, is against it.
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So what better challenge for a dancer than to interrogate this presumption?
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The U.S. military says he is entitled to the presumption of innocence.
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There's a presumption that you might know these steps or directions already.
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The presumption is against the union of two persons under these circumstances.
12
The presumption is confirmed by the evidence of early Greek religious art.
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There was no mistaking the genuineness of the apology for his presumption.
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It seemed presumption almost to try, and she revelled in idleness instead.
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The present reviewer has not the presumption to undertake such a task.
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The presumption was all on my part, and the kindness on yours.
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Translations for presumption
Presumption through the time
Presumption across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common