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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)
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