Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - premise

̘. ̈n.ˈpremɪs n. & v. --n. 1 Logic = PREMISS. 2 (in pl.) a a house or building with its grounds and appurtenances. b Law houses, lands, or tenements previously specified in a document etc. --v.tr. say or write by way of introduction. øon the premises in the building etc. concerned. [ME f. OF premisse f. med.L praemissa (propositio) (proposition) set in front f. L praemittere praemiss(as PRAE-, mittere send)]