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presumptive

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pre·sump·tive  (pr-zmptv)
adj.
1. Providing a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance.
2. Founded on probability or presumption.
pre·sumptive·ly adv.
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Adj.1.presumptive - having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance; "the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)"
probable, likely - likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"
2.presumptive - affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance; "presumptive evidence"; "a strong presumptive case is made out"
believable, credible - capable of being believed; "completely credible testimony"; "credible information"


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The Black Lion was so far off, and occupied such a length of time in the getting at, that notwithstanding the strong presumptive evidence she had about her of the late events being real and of actual occurrence, Dolly could not divest herself of the belief that she must be in a dream which was lasting all night.
Barnaby Rudge - A Tale Of The Riots Of 'Eighty by Dickens, Charles View in context
Of all people in world, you have chosen us for your presumptive friends.
The Malefactor by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
Heir presumptive, his lordship's next brother, Stephen Robert, married to Ella, youngest daughter of the Reverend Silas Marden, Rector of Runnigate, and has issue, three daughters.
The Haunted Hotel by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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