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A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; To set forth beforehand, as by way of introduction or explanation.

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Used as a noun, listen here, it means: A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; To set forth beforehand, as by way of introduction or explanation. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To set forth beforehand, as by way of introduction or explanation.

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Usage examples (37)
  • Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises.
  • Because your premise is a fallacy and doomed to failure.
  • We'll let you decide whether the premise is a good one or not.
  • While your premise is a good point, I just have one question ..
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