In a valid argument, if the premises are true, then the conclusion must also be true.

PREMISES definition: 1. the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organization: 2. the land…. Learn more.

The English word premises comes from the Latin praemissa, which is both a feminine singular and a neuter plural form of praemissus, the past participle of praemittere, "to send in advance, utter by way …

PREMISES definition: a piece of land together with its buildings, esp considered as a place of business See examples of premises used in a sentence.

Definition of premises noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Police escorted her off the premises. The printing of the books is done off the premises. [=at another place]

The premises of a property consist of the land and buildings on it, usually of a business or organization. If there are no dogs allowed on the premises of a school, you'll have to leave your furry friend at home.

The premises of a business or an institution are all the buildings and land that it occupies. There is a kitchen on the premises.

premises, [plural] an area of land including its buildings: You'll have to leave the premises at once. Law Also, ˈprem•iss. a stated or assumed idea or proposition on which further reasoning …

We should start from the premise that circumstances might change. The conclusions you have drawn are based on a false premise. We should work on the premise that this plan will be successful. Could …