Meaning ofpremisein English

Noun

1. a piece of real estate with buildings
   The company owns a large premise in the city center.
2. a story's fundamental concept or plot driver
   The movie's premise is that a group of friends must work together to survive.
3. a supposed or proven proposition; basis for argument
   The argument is based on the premise that all humans are equal.
4. a syllogism's initial proposition
   The philosopher began with a premise that reality is not always as it seems.
5. introduction to a deed; stating grantor, grantee, and land conveyed
   The deed began with a premise that described the transfer of ownership.