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Premiss Definition & Meaning

premiss
noun
  1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play"
verb
  1. take something as preexisting and given

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Frequently asked questions

What does premiss mean?
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play" take something as preexisting and given
What part of speech is premiss?
Premiss is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does premiss have?
Premiss has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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