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Another word for premise

premise Synonyms

premise

n.

proposition, axiom, assumption; see basis 1, proof 1.

premise Synonyms

premise

v.

To introduce
preface, commence, start, announce; see begin 1.
To assume
presuppose, suppose, postulate; see assume 1. See syn. study at assume.

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Another word for premise

noun

Something taken to be true without proof:

assumption, postulate, postulation, presupposition, supposition, theory, thesis. See reason

verb

To take for granted without proof:

assume, posit, postulate, presume, presuppose, suppose. (Informal) reckon. See belief

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The game was won on the premise that the home team had been out of bounds.
He accepted the employment on the premise that he would receive an annual bonus of 25%
If you agree with the premise, then you will see why he is being held for fraud.
The letter was capitalized on the premise that it was a proper noun.
The judge granted the divorce on the premise that the husband had committed adultry.

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