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

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

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.

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.

Again, the word premises (with an “-s”) always refers to a place. One of the easiest ways to learn the distinction between these two words is to hear them spoken out loud.

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