Presume

v. t.	1.	To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained. [imp. & p. p. Presumed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Presuming.] Dare he presume to scorn us in this manner? - Shak. Bold deed thou hast presumed, adventurous Eve. - Milton.
	2.	To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to take for granted; to infer; to suppose. Every man is to be presumed innocent till he is proved to be guilty. - Blackstone. What rests but that the mortal sentence pass, . . . Which he presumes already vain and void, Because not yet inflicted? - Milton.
v. i.	1.	To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to believe by anticipation; to infer; as, we may presume too far.
	2.	To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted; to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; to venture beyond license; to take liberties; - often with on or upon before the ground of confidence. Do not presume too much upon my love. - Shak. This man presumes upon his parts. - Locke.

Verb	1.	presume - take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late" Synonyms: assume, take for granted
	2.	presume - take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?" Synonyms: dare, make bold
	3.	presume - constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food"
	4.	presume - take liberties or act with too much confidence

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