premise

[ˈpremɪs]

premise Definition

• 1. a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion
• 2. a building and the area of land that it is on

Using premise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "premise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The premise of the argument is that all men are mortal.

• Example

  The movie's premise is that a man can time travel.

• Example

  The company's new premises are located in the city center.

• Example

  The police searched the premises for evidence.

premise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for premise

• assumption
• presupposition
• postulate
• hypothesis
• proposition

Antonyms for premise

• conclusion
• result

Phrases with premise

• on the premise that

  with the assumption that something is true

  Example

  The project was started on the premise that it would be profitable.

• premises liability

  the legal responsibility of property owners to ensure the safety of individuals who enter their property

  Example

  The store owner was sued for premises liability after a customer slipped and fell on a wet floor.

• premises license

  a license granted to a business allowing them to sell alcohol on their premises

  Example

  The restaurant applied for a premises license so they could serve beer and wine with meals.

Origins of premise

from Old French 'prémisse', feminine past participle of 'prendre' meaning 'to take'

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Summary: premise in Brief

The term 'premise' [ˈpremɪs] refers to a statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument or conclusion, as in 'The premise of the argument is that all men are mortal.' It also means a building and its surrounding land, as in 'The company's new premises are located in the city center.' The phrase 'on the premise that' indicates an assumption, while 'premises liability' and 'premises license' refer to legal concepts.