presumed (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /prɪˈzuːmd/
Definition
Accepted as true or likely to be the case based on probability or evidence, despite a lack of absolute certainty.
Examples
The presumed cause of the fire was a faulty electrical wire.
He is the presumed heir to the family fortune until the will is officially read.
The presumed innocence of the accused is a cornerstone of the legal system.
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