presumption

Noun
  1. An assumption that is taken for granted (synset 105901963)
    is a type of: assumption, supposal, supposition - a hypothesis that is taken for granted
    same as: given, precondition
  2. (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed (synset 105789344)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: illation, inference - the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
  3. Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to (synset 104845958)
    "he despised them for their presumptuousness"
    is a type of: audaciousness, audacity - aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
    subtypes: uppishness, uppityness - assumption of airs beyond one's station
    same as: assumption, effrontery, presumptuousness
  4. A kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming (synset 101228051)
    "his presumption was intolerable"
    is a type of: discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity - a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

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