noun

premise

/ˈprɛmɪs/ · say it: PREM·iss

a statement taken as the basis for argument

In Formal & Academic

a proposition on which an argument is based

In Debate & Persuasion

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1. (noun) a statement or idea that you believe is true and that you use to develop other ideas

2. (noun) the piece of land or building where a business operates

Examples

1. The argument is based on the premise that all people are equal.
2. The company is moving to new premises next month.

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premise

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