Meaning of premise | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
2. premise (either of the first two propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced)
3. Any of the first propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced.
4. Matters previously stated or set forth; especially, that part in the beginning of a deed, the office of which is to express the grantor and grantee, and the land or thing granted or conveyed, and all that precedes the habendum; the thing demised or granted.
   plural-normally
5. A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts.
   plural-normally
6. The fundamental concept that drives the plot of a film or other story.

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Examples

“The premises observed, Thy will by my performance shall be served.”

“While the premises stand firm, 'tis impossible to shake the conclusion.”

“trespass on another’s premises”

“On the premises is a beautiful lawn, well stocked with flowering shrubs; hard and soft water.”

“Nothing was too small to receive attention, if a supervising eye could suggest improvements likely to conduce to the common welfare. Mr. Gordon Burnage, for instance, personally visited dust-bins and back premises, accompanied by a sort of village bailiff, going his round like a commanding officer doing billets.”

“In 1949, the simple premise of discovering ordinary people who have hidden, extraordinary talents came to prominence in the UK with Opportunity Knocks, which started out as a nationwide touring radio show, before moving onto TV in 1956.”

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