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noun
- 1. a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion: "if the premise is true, then the conclusion must be true"
verb
- 1. base an argument, theory, or undertaking on: "the reforms were premised on our findings"
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PREMISE definition: 1. an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based: 2. to base a theory, argument, etc…. Learn more.
The meaning of PREMISE is a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference; specifically : either of the first two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn.
an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based: [ + that ] They had started with the premise that all men are created equal. The research project is based on the premise stated earlier. Synonym. assumption (BELIEF) Fewer examples. We should start from the premise that circumstances might change.
the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organization: The company is relocating to new premises. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on school premises. The ice cream is made on the premises (= in the building where it is sold).
a statement that is assumed to be true for the purpose of an argument from which a conclusion is drawn. verb (prɪˈmaɪz , ˈprɛmɪs ) 2. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to state or assume (a proposition) as a premise in an argument, theory, etc. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
Premise definition: a proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.. See examples of PREMISE used in a sentence.
1. A proposition upon which an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn. 2. Logic. a. One of the propositions in a deductive argument. b. Either the major or the minor proposition of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is drawn. 3. premises. a. Land, the buildings on it, or both the land and the buildings on it. b.
a building together with its grounds or other appurtenances. the property forming the subject of a conveyance or bequest. Law. a basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds. an earlier statement in a document. (in a bill in equity) the statement of facts upon which the complaint is based. verb (used with object) , prem·ised, prem·is·ing.
a statement or an idea that forms the basis for a reasonable line of argument. the basic premise of her argument. The argument rests on a false premise. His reasoning is based on the premise that all people are equally capable of good and evil.
Premise definition: A proposition upon which an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn.
