PRAESUMPTIO

praesumptio (pri-z[schwa]mp-shee-oh), n. [Latin] A presumption. Pl. praesumptiones (pri-z[schwa]mp-shee-oh-neez). praesumptio fortior (pri-z[schwa]mp-shee-oh for-shee-[schwa]r or -or). [Latin] A strong presumption (of fact); a presumption strong enough to shift the burden of proof to the opposing party. praesumptio hominis (pri-z[schwa]mp-shee-oh hom-[schwa]-nis). [Latin] The presumption of an individual; that is, a natural presumption unfettered by rules. praesumptio juris