Corrections Officer Entrance (CJBAT) Practice Exam

Which term indicates a belief that something is true, often without proof?

1. Assumption

2. Presumption

3. Assertion

4. Fact

The correct answer is: Presumption

The correct term that indicates a belief in something as true, often without proof, is presumption. This term is commonly used in legal and formal contexts to refer to a belief accepted as true based on the circumstances or previous knowledge, even if no definitive evidence is available to prove it. Using the term presumption suggests an acceptance of a belief based on reasonable grounds or inferences. This is particularly relevant in legal scenarios, where certain presumptions may guide decisions or legal proceedings until proven otherwise. Assumption, while related, typically implies taking something for granted without verification and does not hold the same weight in legal context. An assertion is a confident statement or claim that does not necessarily imply belief without proof, and a fact refers to something that can be proven to be true through evidence, thus contrasting with the concept of belief without proof.