premise
Translation
premise, assumption, proposition, premises
Examples
The argument is based on a false premise.
The argument is based on a false premise.
They were asked to leave the premises.
They were asked to leave the premises.
Grammar Patterns
the premise ((that...)) a statement that is assumed to be true The argument is based on the premise that all people are equal.
on the premises inside a building or on an area of land No smoking is allowed on the premises.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assumption, proposition, hypothesis
Etymology
From Latin 'praemittere' ('to send before'), from 'prae-' (before) + 'mittere' (to send). Something 'sent before' an argument.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pre-' as 'before'. A premise is a statement that comes *before* the conclusion. The plural form 'premises' refers to a property.