presumption
Example Sentences
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"It should be noted that the presumption of innocence applies in favour of the accused," the prosecutor's office added.
From BBC
It stressed that a "full statutory consultation" was required under legislation with the primary being designated a rural school - which there is a Scotland-wide presumption against closing.
From BBC
The government is also introducing, for the first time, a presumption that all prison leavers will be tagged on release as part of intensive supervision.
From BBC
No synopsis of the action is offered in the printed program, and Mr. Millepied’s presumption that his audience is aware of the tragedy’s plot seems reasonable.
The presumption that Dubai is a transient mirage, a Hollywood set built on sand that would unravel once the going gets tough, was no doubt shared in Tehran.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
