noun

1. also sp. Chiefly Brit.premiss prem′·iss
   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
2. 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 premised -·ised, premising -·is·ing

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

intransitive verb