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a : a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference specifically : either of the first two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn2
premises also premisses plural : matters previously statedspecifically : the preliminary and explanatory part of a deed or of a bill in equity
3
premises also premisses plural [from its being identified in the premises of the deed]
a: a tract of land with the buildings thereon
b : a building or part of a building usually with its appurtenances (such as grounds)1
a : to set forth beforehand as an introduction or a postulate b: to offer as a premise in an argument
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: to base on certain assumptions
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