A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
A purposeful aim or goal; intent
A musical theme or melodic subject.
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
the act of presuming, or something presumed
the condition upon which something is presumed
the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
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.