premises
pronunciation
How to pronounce premises in British English:
UK [ˈpremɪsɪz]
How to pronounce premises in American English:
US [ˈprɛmɪsɪz]
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- Noun:
- land and buildings together considered as a place of business
Word Origin
- premises (n.)
- "building and grounds," 1730; see premise (n.).
Example
- 1. It would be based on the following four premises .
- 2. A law has been passed giving the police the right to search premises without a warrant .
- 3. Events have , in short , thoroughly falsified the premises of the original design .
- 4. I disagree with the conclusion but agree with one of the premises : that discretionary fiscal policy was a disappointment during the crisis .
- 5. Individuals may bring to the role , for example , habits and beliefs that provide them with crucial premises for their handling of interpersonal relationships .