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• n  audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
  he despised them for their presumptuousness

• Last year ITT's power and presumptuousness came to light with disclosures that it stood ready to underwrite with cash any efforts the CIA might be considering to prevent the .
• From the Happy Chandlers of the world he turns in shuddering dismay, shrinking from their presumptuousness in presenting themselves to the people as great leaders.
• It's presumptuousness at the least.

• presumption
• effrontery
• assumption

Quotes

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• Barack Obama in Forbes
  I recognize there is a certain presumptuousness, a certain audacity, to this announcement,Obama said.