premise

noun

A proposition upon which an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn.

noun

One of the propositions in a deductive argument.

noun

Either the major or the minor proposition of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is drawn.

noun

Land, the buildings on it, or both the land and the buildings on it.

noun

A building or particular portion of a building.

noun

The part of a deed that states the details of the conveyance of the property.

intransitive verb

To provide a basis for; base.

intransitive verb

To state or assume as a proposition in an argument.