Abstract:Traditionally, a presumption is a dialogically privileged, yet defeasible proposition that allocates the burden of
proof to a party who challenges it. This paper investigates the strength of presumptions. First, it explains how ‘strength’
contributes to defining the concept of presumption. Second, it provides an overview of (contextual, justificatory, and deontic)
factors determining a presumption’s strength. Finally, it analyses the predominant view that defines strength in terms of the
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