The premised flames of the last day. --Shak.
If venesection and a cathartic be premised. --E.
Darwin.
2. To set forth beforehand, or as introductory to the main
subject; to offer previously, as something to explain or
aid in understanding what follows; especially, to lay down
premises or first propositions, on which rest the
subsequent reasonings.
I premise these particulars that the reader may know
that I enter upon it as a very ungrateful task.
--Addison.
The premises observed, Thy will by my performance
shall be served. --Shak.
2. (Logic) Either of the first two propositions of a
syllogism, from which the conclusion is drawn.
Note: ``All sinners deserve punishment: A B is a sinner.''
These propositions, which are the premises, being true
or admitted, the conclusion follows, that A B deserves
punishment.
While the premises stand firm, it is impossible
to shake the conclusion. --Dr. H. More.
3. pl. (Law) Matters previously stated or set forth; esp.,
that part in the beginning of a deed, the office of which
is to express the grantor and grantee, and the land or
thing granted or conveyed, and all that precedes the
habendum; the thing demised or granted.
4. pl. A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts;
as, to lease premises; to trespass on another's premises.