premise
premise (prem-is), n. A previous statement or contention from which a conclusion is deduced. — Also spelled (in BrE) premiss. — premise (prem-is or pri-mIz), vb.
premise (prem-is), n. A previous statement or contention from which a conclusion is deduced. — Also spelled (in BrE) premiss. — premise (prem-is or pri-mIz), vb.