presume
vb
1 when tr, often takes a clause as object to take (something) for granted; assume
2 when tr, often foll by an infinitive to take upon oneself (to do something) without warrant or permission; dare
do you presume to copy my work?
3 intr; foll by: on or upon to rely or depend
don't presume on his agreement
4 (Law) to take as proved until contrary evidence is produced
(C14: via Old French from Latin praesumere to take in advance, from prae before + sumere to assume)
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presumedly adv
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presumer n
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presuming adj
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presumingly adv