Synonyms of presumption

Noun


1. given, presumption, precondition, assumption, supposition, supposal

usage: an assumption that is taken for granted

2. presumption, inference, illation

usage: (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed

3. presumption, presumptuousness, effrontery, assumption, audacity, audaciousness

usage: audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to; "he despised them for their presumptuousness"

4. presumption, discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity

usage: a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming; "his presumption was intolerable"

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Definition and meaning of presumption (Dictionary)