An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.
A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue.
Preconceptional.
the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
the condition upon which something is presumed
the act of presuming, or something presumed
An inference that a trier of fact is either permitted or required to draw under certain factual circumstances (as prescribed by statute or case law) unless the party against whom the inference is drawn is able to rebut it with admissible, competent evidence.