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 资深译员陈鹏,毕业于国内顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与全球贸易及投资相关的法律文件。