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presumptive

/prɛzˈʌmp.tɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does presumptive mean?

adjective

Having a claim to something as a right or title; seeming to be true or likely to be true; having a strong appearance of being true or likely to be true.

Example

"The presumptive winner of the election was announced, but the results were not yet official."

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