Presume \Pre*sume"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Presumed; p. pr. &
vb. n. Presuming.]
[F. pr['e]sumer, 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. [1913 Webster]
Bold deed thou hast presumed, adventurous Eve. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]
Every man is to be presumed innocent till he is proved to be guilty. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]
What rests but that the mortal sentence pass, . . . Which he presumes already vain and void, Because not yet inflicted? --Milton. [1913 Webster]
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