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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