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The Premise

Definition: The starting point and foundation of an argument, theory, or plot.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The premise of the research paper was that climate change is caused by human activity.
2. The novel's premise revolves around a woman who can time travel.
3. The show's premise is a group of friends living together in a New York City apartment.

Verb:

1. The article premises that education is crucial for economic development.
2. The investigator premises that the crime was committed by someone known to the victim.
3. She premises her argument on the assumption that everyone has equal opportunities.

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