The presumption
Example: The presumption influences initial judgement
Definition
"The presumption" is the assumption or acceptance that something is true or likely to be the case, often without definitive proof. It influences initial judgment by shaping expectations or beliefs before full evidence is available.
Etymology
The word "presumption" comes from the Latin 'praesumptio,' meaning 'a taking beforehand.' It entered English through Old French, carrying the idea of taking something for granted or making an assumption in advance. Did you know that "presumption" originally had a legal sense, referring to assumptions made until disproved?
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"The presumption" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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