Meaning of premiss in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    premiss

    Definitions

    1. take something as preexisting and given

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  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 »

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