presumption

prɪˈzʌmpʃn

noun

domniemanie

dɔmɲɛˈmaɲɛ· rzeczownik

Also

przypuszczenie(n)zuchwalstwo(n)

Definition

An idea that is taken to be true, and often acted on, without proof, or behavior that is excessively confident and arrogant.

Examples

There is a presumption of innocence in our legal system.

W naszym systemie prawnym istnieje domniemanie niewinności.

His presumption in speaking to the CEO without an appointment was shocking.

Jego zuchwalstwo w rozmowie z prezesem bez umówionego spotkania było szokujące.

Synonyms

assumption conjecture arrogance audacity

Collocations

presumption of innocencefalse presumptionact on a presumption

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