Assertion: presumption | /r/HasProperty | true
Facets:
value: so universally
type: DEGREE
value: in others
type: OTHER
value: on the basis of probability
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: A presumption is an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.
text: An assumption that is taken for granted Classified under: Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents Synonyms: given; precondition; presumption Hypernyms ("presumption" is a kind of...): assumption; supposal; supposition (a hypothesis that is taken for granted) Derivation: presume (take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof)
text: A presumption is something that is accepted as true but is not certain to be true.
text: In some cases, the presumption then vanishes entirely; in others, the presumption is thought to be so universally true that it remains in the case as evidence that may be considered by the jury.