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presumptive
adjective
affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance
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pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv
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adjective
affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance
“presumptive evidence”
adjective
having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
“the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)”
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presumptive evidence
a strong presumptive case is made out
the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)