Definitions for "Presume"
Keywords:  infer, suppose, proof, beforehand, true
To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.
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.
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.
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.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?"
take liberties or act with too much confidence
constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food"