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Webster 1828 Edition
Premises
PREM'ISES
,Noun.
1.
In logic, the two first propositions of a syllogism, from which the inference or conclusion is drawn; as, All sinners deserve punishment;
A B is a sinner.
These propositions, which are the premises, being true or admitted, the conclusion follows, that A B deserves punishment.
2.
Propositions antecedently supposed or proved. While the premises stand firm, it is impossible to shake the conclusion.
3.
In law, land or other things mentioned in the preceding part of a deed.Definition 2024
premises
premises
English
Alternative forms
- præmises (archaic)
Noun
premises pl (plural only)
- (plural only) land, and all the built structures on it, especially when considered as a single place.
- (law, plural only) The subject of a conveyance or deed
Translations
land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place
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Etymology 2
Noun
premises
- plural of premise