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presunção

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nounfemininepl: presunções
presumption
1. An assumption or belief based on reasonable evidence but without proof
There is a presumption of innocence in law.
Existe uma presunção de inocência na lei.
2. Arrogance or excessive confidence in one's own abilities or importance
His presumption annoyed everyone in the meeting.
A sua presunção irritou todos na reunião.
3. An act or instance of presuming; audacity
It would be a great presumption to assume you know their intentions.
Seria uma grande presunção assumir que você conhece suas intenções.
Synonyms
suposiçãohipótesearrogânciasoberbaaudáciaconjectura
Antonyms
certezahumildademodéstiadúvida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
presunção
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
presunção
Common in legal terminology and formal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

presunção de inocência (presumption of innocence)
por presunção (by assumption)
sem presunção (without presumption)
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