Also means
to assume
Usage Note
Présumer means to take something as true without proof, often used in legal or formal contexts. The key phrase présumé innocent (presumed innocent) underpins French criminal law. Se présumer (reflexive) is uncommon; présupposer is a near-synonym in everyday speech.
Examples
"On le présume innocent jusqu'au procès."
Natural Translation
He is presumed innocent until the trial.

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