presumption
noun
the act of presuming.
presumptions
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pluralof presumption.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Viewed positively, what the American revolution did was to give the common man a voice, a veto, elbow room and a refuge from the rampaging presumptions of his ‘betters.’
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
We know what works: family court reform that centers safety over shared parenting presumptions; mandatory training on coercive control; limits on custody for abusive partners; strict, enforceable firearm removal; and sustained investment in survivor support.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
With this first season, Hawley has given us an excellent tale about colonization that covers space, Earth, and body sovereignty, cautioning against presumptions of superiority.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2025
But Ulman has strung together a net of interesting observations: glances, insults, mistaken presumptions and gaslighting fibs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025
Ultimately, a jury who brought many presumptions and biases to the trial of Marsha Colbey was selected to decide her fate.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
