presumption : Idioms & Phrases
Conclusive presumption
(Law) , an inference which the law makes so peremptorily that it will not allow it to be overthrown by any contrary proof, however strong.
Webster 1913
Presumption of fact
(Law) , an argument of a fact from a fact; an inference as to the existence of one fact not certainly known, from the existence of some other fact known or proved, founded on a previous experience of their connection; supposition of the truth or real existence of something, without direct or positive proof of the fact, but grounded on circumstantial or probable evidence which entitles it to belief. Burrill. Best. Wharton.
Webster 1913
Presumption of law
(Law) , a postulate applied in advance to all cases of a particular class; e. g., the presumption of innocence and of regularity of records. Such a presumption is rebuttable or irrebuttable.
Webster 1913
Violent presumption
(Law) , presumption of a fact that arises from proof of circumstances which necessarily attend such facts.
