Premise: meaning, definitions and examples

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premise

 

[ หˆprษ›mษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in logic

A proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.

Synonyms

assumption, hypothesis, presupposition

Examples of usage

  • The first two propositions are the premises of the third.
  • The conclusion follows logically from the premises provided.
Context #2 | Noun

in a building

A piece of land or building in which a business or company operates.

Synonyms

location, property, site

Examples of usage

  • The new office building has a spacious premise.
  • The company's premises are located in the city center.
Context #3 | Noun

in law

Matters previously stated or set forth; esp., the first part of a pleading.

Synonyms

assertion, declaration, statement

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer reviewed the premises of the case before the trial.
  • The premises of the contract were clearly defined.

Translations

Translations of the word "premise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น premissa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคคเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prรคmisse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ premis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะดัƒะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przesล‚anka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ๆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉmisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ premisa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถncรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ premisa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ premisa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ๆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predpostavka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forsenda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปา“ั‹ัˆะฐั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ntiqi nษ™ticษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ premisa

Etymology

The word 'premise' originated from the Latin word 'praemissa' meaning 'things mentioned before'. In logic, a premise is a statement that serves as evidence for a conclusion. Over time, the term expanded to include the physical location of a business or company. In law, premises refer to matters previously stated or set forth in a legal context.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,058 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.