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presumption

[pri-zuhmp-shuhn] / prɪˈzʌmp ʃən /




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She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

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 • Mar. 19, 2026

A presumption that there is an undercurrent of simmering rage in day-to-day life has taken hold in ways that might have startled past generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Moira responds to her adult son’s certain presumption that parents are supposed to put their children first with a firm dismissal.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

He could not help regarding my exclamation as a presumption of my guilt and said in rather a severe tone,

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley




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