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Presumption vs Reliance - What's the difference?

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Presumption is a related term of reliance.


As nouns the difference between presumption and reliance

is that presumption is the act of presuming, or something presumed while reliance is the act of relying on someone or something; trust.

presumption

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of presuming, or something presumed
  • * De Quincey
  • in contradiction to these very plausible presumptions
  • the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
  • The presumption is that an event has taken place.
  • the condition upon which something is presumed
  • (dated) arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect
  • * Shakespeare
  • Thy son I killed for his presumption .
  • * Dryden
  • I had the presumption to dedicate to you a very unfinished piece.

    Synonyms

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    reliance

    English

    Noun

  • The act of relying on someone or something; trust.
  • * Macaulay
  • In reliance on promises which proved to be of very little value.
  • The condition of being reliant or dependent.
  • A person or thing which relies on another.
  • Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.
  • The boat was a poor reliance .
  • * (Richardson)
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