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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Presumptive, adj. [e.m.E. (1626) based on presumption, (1609) presumptuous, forward, F. présomptif (15th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), late L. præsumptīv-us.] Based on inference from general principles or particular circumstances (Presumptio(u)n(e n. 3). — 1561 Reg. Privy C. I 174.
Quhilk claus is adjectit to mak the mair cleir probatioun presumptive, be the apponing of thair markis thairto 1697 Fountainhall Decis. I 789.
Unless they could instruct that he truly represented some other manner of way; so as it be a real adition or immixtion, and not a presumptive one