presumption

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He later called this “a singular act of presumption,” writing, “I knew almost nothing about the anatomy of disaster, the ways of Appalachia, or anything else that could qualify me as an expert.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Her trial began on Monday, and while she deserves the presumption of innocence when it comes to criminal charges, it’s already clear that her actions were outrageous.

From The Wall Street Journal

If attention is fungible, then Netflix’s share, and the merged firm’s share, would fall below the presumption established in the 1963 precedent.

From Barron's

Five years on, the Ministry of Justice's plan to repeal the presumption means courts would make decisions based on the consideration of a child's safety and welfare - without a default assumption.

From BBC

"Until the proceedings are concluded, the presumption of innocence applies," he added.

From BBC