noun
- a previous statement or assertion that serves as the basis for an argument
- Logic either of the two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn
- the part of a deed or lease that states the parties involved, the property in conveyance, and other pertinent facts
- the property so mentioned
- a piece of real estate; house or building and its land: keep off the premises
Origin:
ME premisse < ML praemissa < L praemissus, pp. of praemittere, to send before < prae-, before + mittere, to send: see pre- & mission
transitive verb premised, premising
- to state as a premise
- to introduce or preface (a discourse, etc.)