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Pre*sume" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Presumed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Presuming.] [F. présumer, L. praesumere, praesumptum; prae before + sumere to take. See Assume, Redeem.] 1. To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.
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Dare he presume to scorn us in this manner? Shak.
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Bold deed thou hast presumed, adventurous Eve. Milton.
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2. To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to take for granted; to infer; to suppose.
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Every man is to be presumed innocent till he is proved to be guilty. Blackstone.
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What rests but that the mortal sentence pass, . . .
Which he presumes already vain and void,
Because not yet inflicted? Milton.
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Pre*sume", v. i. 1. To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to believe by anticipation; to infer; as, we may presume too far.
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2. To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted; to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; to venture beyond license; to take liberties; -- often with on or upon before the ground of confidence.
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Do not presume too much upon my love. Shak.
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This man presumes upon his parts. Locke.
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