pre·miss /ˈprɛməs/
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 Prem·ise n.; pl. Premises  [Written also, less properly, premiss.]
 1. A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
 The premises observed,
 Thy will by my performance shall be served.   --Shak.
 2. Logic Either of the first two propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is drawn.
 Note: “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.
    While the premises stand firm, it is impossible to shake the conclusion.   --Dr. H. More.
 3. pl. Law Matters previously stated or set forth; esp., that part in the beginning of a deed, the office of which is to express the grantor and grantee, and the land or thing granted or conveyed, and all that precedes the habendum; the thing demised or granted.
 4. pl. A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts; as, to lease premises; to trespass on another's premises.


 Prem·iss n. Premise.

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 premiss
      n : a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a
          conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has
          been injured we can infer that he will not to play" [syn:
           premise, assumption]
      v : take something as preexisting and given [syn: premise]