presume

Definition of "presume"
  1. To assume something is true without having concrete evidence or conducting an exhaustive investigation
How to use "presume" in a sentence
  1. The defense attorney argued that the jury cannot presume the defendant's guilt without proper proof.
  2. Without sufficient evidence, one can only presume about the situation.
  3. The law makes it clear that the prosecution cannot simply presume a person's guilt; they must provide evidence.

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