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Premise or Premises?
Premise or Premises?
What is the difference between "premise" and "premises"?- A "premise" is a basis for a theory. For example:
- Are you sure your theory is based on a solid premise?
- The media's job is to question a premise.
(Prankster Joey Skaggs)
- "Premises" are land and buildings. For example:
- The company moved to new premises last year.
- The judge granted the divorce on the premise that the husband had committed adultry.
- I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.
(Ralph Nader)
- They premised that the universe was three billion years old.
- The police men removed the protesters from the premises.
- Alcohol is forbidden on these premises.


More about "Premise" and "Premises"
A "premise" is part of an argument or theory. The plural of "premise" is "premises." This causes confusion because the word "premises" also means land or property.Premise
The noun "premise" is a term in logic that describes a statement considered to be true for the purpose of an argument or theory. For example:
Example sentences with "premise":
Premises
The noun "premises" describes a house or a building. It usually refers to a building that is occupied by a company or an organization.Example sentences with "premises":
Interactive Exercise
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