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(1):

(v. t.) 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.

(2):

(v. t.) To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.

(3):

(v. i.) 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.

(4):

(v. i.) 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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Presume'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/presume.html. 1828.
 
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