Associations to the word «Presumptive»

Wiktionary

PRESUMPTIVE, adjective. Based on presumption, probability, conjecture, hypothesis or belief
PRESUMPTIVE, adjective. Making presumptions; behaving as one who presumes, who assumes that which they perhaps shouldn't.

Dictionary definition

PRESUMPTIVE, adjective. Having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance; "the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)".
PRESUMPTIVE, adjective. Affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance; "presumptive evidence"; "a strong presumptive case is made out".

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