Presume

pre-zum', v. t. [-sumed (-zumd'), -suming.] To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or positive proof; to take granted, — v. i. To suppose or a ume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to act in a forward or turesome manner, take liberties. — Presump'tion, -zump's hun, n. Act of believing upon probable evidence, or taking for granted; ground for suming; strong probability; an inference or belief based upon probable reasoning in the absence positive evidence; forward, venturesome, over-confident, or arrogant opinion or conduct; presumptuousne . — Presump'tive. -tiv, a. Taken by; sumption or previous supposition; grounded on probable evidence.— Presumpt'uous, -zump'chu-us, in a. Full of presumption; going beyond bound's of or due self-appreciation or modesty; founded on pre-; sumption; proceeding from exce of confidence; done with bold design, rash confidence, or in violation of known duty; foolhardy; rash; presuming; arrogant; insolent. To Presuppose, pre's up-poz', v. t. [-posed (-pozd'), to -posing.] To suppose as previous, take for granted, of: presume, a ume.