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premises

prem·is·es [ prémmissəz ]


plural noun 
Definition:
 
1. land and buildings: a piece of land and the buildings on it

2. part or all of building: a building or part of a building, especially when used for commercial purposes

3. law matters previously mentioned: matters previously stated or referred to in a legal document such as a deed

[15th century. < medieval Latin praemissa "things stated at the beginning" (see premise)]
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