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Meaning of presumption

- The act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; the act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon incomplete proof.
- Ground for presuming; evidence probable, but not conclusive; strong probability; reasonable supposition; as, the presumption is that an event has taken place.
- That which is presumed or assumed; that which is supposed or believed to be real or true, on evidence that is probable but not conclusive.
- The act of venturing beyond due beyond due bounds; an overstepping of the bounds of reverence, respect, or courtesy; forward, overconfident, or arrogant opinion or conduct; presumptuousness; arrogance; effrontery.

Crossword clue for presumption

- Effrontery
- Expectancy
- Supposition