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Ting,世界知名语言学院法律英语专业,专注翻译各种与专业责任纠纷有关的法律文件。