n. & v.
--n.
1. Logic PREMISS.
2 (in pl.) a a house or building with its grounds and appurtenances. b Law houses, lands, or tenements previously specified in a document etc.
--v.tr. say or write by way of introduction.
Phrases and idioms:
on the premises in the building etc. concerned.
Etymology: ME f. OF premisse f. med.L praemissa (propositio) (proposition) set in front f. L praemittere praemiss- (as PRAE-, mittere send)