presumed; presuming
Definition of presume
1
: to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
2
: to expect or assume especially with confidence
3
: to suppose to be true without proof
presumed innocent until proved guilty
4
: to take for granted : imply
1
: to act or proceed presumptuously or on a presumption
2
: to go beyond what is right or proper
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The first known use of presume was in the 14th century
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