presumption of intentglossary / presumption of intent A permissive presumption that a criminal defendant who intended to commit an act did so. [Cases: Criminal Law 312. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 40.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Nanda,国际知名法学院国际法专业,擅长翻译各类与生物医学诉讼相关的法律文件。