presumption
nounfeminine/pɾɨzũˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
pre·sun·ção
Definitions
1An opinion or belief formed in advance without secure basis; assumption.
The theory is built on a series of presumptions.
We must start from the presumption of innocence.
Common collocations
presumption of innocencelegal presumptionrebuttable presumptionbased on presumption
2Behaviour arising from an excessively favourable opinion of oneself; arrogance, conceit.
His presumption made him unpopular with colleagues.
She had the presumption to correct the expert.
Common collocations
sheer presumptionintellectual presumptionact of presumptionwith great presumption
Etymology
Do latim 'praesumptione', de 'praesumere' (tomar antecipadamente).