presumption

an opinion or idea that you believe is true, although you do not have proof of it

suposición, creencia, presunción

• a presumption that something is the case

Collocations presumption of innocence · presumption of guilt

• There was a presumption that everyone would attend.

  Había la suposición de que todos asistirían.

the feeling of being confident and sure about something, especially when you are not certain that it is true or right

confianza, seguridad, presunción

• show presumption in doing sth

Collocations presumption of superiority · presumption of authority

• He showed a lot of presumption in assuming he could do the job.

  Mostró mucha confianza al suponer que podía hacer el trabajo.

an assumption that someone is innocent until they are proved guilty in a court of law

presunción de inocencia, suposición legal

• presumption of innocence

• The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle in law.

  La presunción de inocencia es un principio fundamental en el derecho.

the act of presuming or assuming something without proof

presunción, suposición, acción sin pruebas

• act on presumption

• They acted on the presumption that he was dead.

  Actuaron sobre la presunción de que él estaba muerto.