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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

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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

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the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term

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