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Term: Premises

Description

Premises is a noun with multiple senses and usages. It can refer to the land and buildings owned or occupied by a person or company, or a statement from which a conclusion is drawn. It can also describe a proposition or assumption in a logical argument.

Sense 1: Land and Buildings

In the context of real estate, premises are the land and buildings that are either owned or leased by an individual, organization, or business. These premises typically include offices, warehouses, factories, or any other structures constructed on the property.

Example Sentence: The company moved to more spacious premises to accommodate their growing workforce.

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Sense 2: Statement for Conclusion

Premises can also refer to a statement or set of statements from which a conclusion can be drawn. In logical reasoning or an argument, premises serve as the foundation for the subsequent conclusion.

Example Sentence: The detective carefully analyzed the premises before making any conclusions about the crime.

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Sense 3: Proposition or Assumption

Premises can be used to describe a proposition or assumption made in a logical argument or debate.

Example Sentence: The debaters presented their respective premises to support their contradictory standpoints on the issue.

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