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premise Definition

prem·ise (prem′is; for v., chiefly Brit pri mīz′)

noun

    1. a previous statement or assertion that serves as the basis for an argument
    2. Logic either of the two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn
    1. the part of a deed or lease that states the parties involved, the property in conveyance, and other pertinent facts
    2. the property so mentioned
  3. a piece of real estate; house or building and its land keep off the premises

Etymology: ME premisse < ML praemissa < L praemissus, pp. of praemittere, to send before < prae-, before + mittere, to send: see pre- & mission

transitive verb -·ised, -·is·ing

  1. to state as a premise
  2. to introduce or preface (a discourse, etc.)

intransitive verb

to make a premise

premise Synonyms

premise

n.

proposition, axiom, assumption; see basis 1, proof 1.

premise Synonyms

premise

v.

  1. To introduce

    preface, commence, start, announce; see begin 1.

  2. To assume

    presuppose, suppose, postulate; see assume 1. See syn. study at assume.

premise Law Definition

n

A prior statement upon which a conclusion is deduced.

premise Telecom Definition

An assumption, proposition, or presupposition that serves as the basis for an argument. The word is often confused with premises. For example, CPE is the initialism for Customer Premises Equipment, which is equipment physically located on the customer premises -- at least that is the premise. See also premises.

premise Usage Examples

Possessives

employer: When attending interviews at employers ' premises, seek only repayment of reasonable expenses incurred.

Converse of object

  • inspect: Upon notification of completion the Council will arrange to inspect the premises to ensure the relevant works have been completed.
  • occupy: Access to premises occupied by English Partnerships will generally be under the supervision of a security contractor.
  • vacate: The Hirer binds and obliges themself to vacate the premises without demand at the termination of the period of hire.
  • enter: Must be capable of stopping unarmed peace protesters entering premises.
  • approve: To arrange a wedding at an approved premises, you must first get in touch with the venue to make a provisional booking.
  • refurbish: Work involved comprehensively refurbishing the original premises into ultra- modern loft-style office.

Adjective modifier

  • licensed: These are operations, which target licensed premises with children trying to buy alcohol.
  • non-domestic: It also appears in two parts: L1 for dwellings and L2 for non-domestic premises.
  • purpose-built: Three years later the company moved to grand purpose-built premises at St Mary Ax in the City of London.
  • commercial: Fife Constabulary is committed to reducing the level of attacks on commercial premises.
  • retail: Using the Internet for business is cheaper than buying a retail premise.
  • infected: The county council will help enforce restriction zones around any infected premise and monitor the movement of commercial birds within those zones.

Modifies a noun

  • license: The fee for a premises license or club premises certificate is based on the business rateable value of your premises.
  • certificate: The fee for a premises license or club premises certificate is based on the business rateable value of your premises.
  • supervisor: There can only be one designated premises supervisor named on the premises license and they must also hold a Personal License.

Noun used with modifier

  • quarantine: Once you have chosen your quarantine premises, you will be required to make a deposit in order to reserve the space.
  • business: The company's full name must appear in a legible form at all business premises.
  • catering: Most ordinary catering premises, in reasonable condition, with reasonable practices, are inspected every 18 months.
  • food: Any food premises in use on less than five days in five weeks will be exempt.