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Presumed

With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

📖 Definitions of "Presumed"

verb
  1. 1

    With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

    "I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job."

  2. 2

    To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.

    "Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much."

  3. 3

    To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.

    "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"

  4. 4

    To be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with).

adjective
  1. 1

    Appearing to be the most probable, often with some preparations starting to be made for it.

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