premise

US /ˈprem.ɪs/
UK /ˈprem.ɪs/
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1.

a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion

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The argument was based on a false premise.
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His entire theory rests on the premise that humans are inherently good.
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assumptionhypothesispropositionpostulatepresupposition
2.

a house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, granted or conveyed by deed

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The company is relocating to new premises next month.
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No smoking is allowed on these premises.
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base an argument, theory, or undertaking on

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The entire project was premised on the idea that the market would grow.
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Her argument was premised on the belief that all people are equal.
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basefoundestablishgroundpredicate
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