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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So it's perhaps no surprise that now he appears to have at least an outside chance of making a fist of it, he is not making any presumptions.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
“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
I had discarded my presumptions that graduates automatically became leaders and that my connection to the Thembu royal house guaranteed me respect.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
