presumption
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Uthmeier’s theory would render this presumption unconstitutional, because it allows a non-biological father to assert parentage while severing the biological father’s claim to the child.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
In his order unsealing the note on Wednesday, Judge Karas concluded that the note "is subject to the presumption of public access".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The presumption of the policy is that accused teachers would be reassigned to their home, not to teach a new group of students.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Cannon asserted that doing so here would violate “the presumption of innocence held sacrosanct in our constitutional order,” but that is nonsense.
From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026
I wince at Kareem’s presumption, but essentially he’s right.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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