Example sentences of "is presumed to be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This ‘ self ’ is presumed to be separate and distinct ( and in some way more fundamental ) from the ‘ selves ’ or personae that are constructed through interaction with others , e.g. the parent , the employee and political activist may be ‘ selves ’ which present different facets to the world . |
| 2 | When Parliament creates a new crime , this is presumed to be subject to certain defences at common law , such as self-defence and duress , and also ( very frequently ) to the requirement of a state of mind ( intention , knowledge or recklessness ) . |
| 3 | As a general rule a restrictive covenant restricts competition and is presumed to be void and unenforceable because such restrictions are contrary to public policy . |
| 4 | The Regulation provides that a market share of 25% or less is presumed to be compatible with the Common Market . |
| 5 | that statement is presumed to be exhaustive so far as that matter is concerned . |
| 6 | Working on the basis that 8 per cent of the population is presumed to be gay or lesbian , their core document suggests that just 5 per cent of the adult audience in Glasgow represents some 34,000 potential ticket buyers . |
| 7 | If a preferential dividend is provided for , it is presumed to be cumulative . |
| 8 | The structure of society is presumed to be functional for its members since it is derived from the sharing of their human attributes . |
| 9 | An accused person is presumed to be sane , until he can prove the contrary . |