/prɪˈzʌmptɪv krɪˈmɪnəl/ – Phrase
Definition: xch supposed criminal.
A more thorough explanation: The term “presumptive criminal” refers to an individual who is considered to be a criminal based on circumstantial evidence or initial suspicion, but who has not yet been formally charged or convicted of a crime. This term is often used in legal contexts to describe a person who is presumed to have committed a crime, pending further investigation or legal proceedings.
Example: The suspect was considered a presumptive criminal until further evidence could be gathered to confirm or refute the allegations against him.