Example: La présomption d'innocence est un principe fondamental en droit.
Definition
"La présomption" refers to a principle in philosophy and law where something is assumed to be true until proven otherwise, such as the presumption of innocence, which means a person is considered innocent until guilt is established.
Translations
the presumption
la presunción
de vermoeden
la presumpció
die Vermutung
Etymology
The word "la présomption" comes from the Latin 'praesumptio,' meaning 'a taking beforehand' or 'assumption.' It entered French through Old French, carrying the idea of presuming or assuming something in advance. Did you know that its roots highlight how we 'take' an idea before full proof is available?
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