Meaning of premiss in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   premiss

   Definitions

   1. take something as preexisting and given

2. Noun

   premiss

   Definitions

   1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

   Examples

   • « on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play »