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premise
noun(prem-ise)
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 drawn
premise
noun(prem-ise)
something assumed or taken for granted : presupposition
premise
noun(prem-ise)
matters previously stated; specifically : the preliminary and explanatory part of a deed or of a bill in equity
premise
verb(prem-ise)
to set forth beforehand as an introduction or a postulate
premise
verb(prem-ise)
to offer as a premise in an argument
premise
verb(prem-ise)
postulate
premise
noun(prem-ise)
the premise of a syllogism containing the major term
premise
noun(prem-ise)
the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term

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