presumed

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presumed Definition

  • 1supposed or believed to be true, but not known for certain
  • 2accepted as true without proof

Using presumed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "presumed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The presumed cause of the fire was faulty wiring.

  • Example

    The missing person is presumed dead.

  • Example

    He was presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

presumed Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with presumed

  • a legal concept where a person's consent is assumed in the absence of an explicit refusal

    Example

    In some countries, organ donation is based on presumed consent.

  • a man who is assumed to be the biological father of a child, but has not been legally established as such

    Example

    The presumed father can establish paternity by taking a DNA test.

  • a legal doctrine that holds a party responsible for damages or injuries, even if they are not directly at fault

    Example

    In some states, car owners have presumed liability for accidents caused by anyone driving their vehicle.

Origins of presumed

from Old French 'presumer', from Latin 'praesumere', meaning 'to take beforehand'

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Summary: presumed in Brief

The term 'presumed' [pri-zoomd] refers to something that is believed to be true, but not confirmed. It can also mean accepted as true without proof. Examples include 'The missing person is presumed dead.' and 'He was presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.' Other phrases include 'presumed consent,' where a person's consent is assumed in the absence of an explicit refusal, and 'presumed liability,' a legal doctrine that holds a party responsible for damages or injuries, even if they are not directly at fault.