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American Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. 2
Contents:
Premises
PREM’ISES, n. [L. proemissa.]
1. In logic, the two first propositions of a syllogism, from which the inference or conclusion is drawn; as,
All sinners deserve punishment;
A B is a sinner.
These propositions, which are the premises, being true or admitted, the conclusion follows, that A B deserves punishment.
2. Propositions antecedently supposed or proved.
While the premises stand firm, it is impossible to shake the conclusion.
3. In law, land or other things mentioned in the preceding part of a deed.
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Chicago:
Noah Webster Jr., "Premises," American Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. 2 in An American Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. 2 (New York: S. Converse, 1828), Original Sources, accessed July 11, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=54KH22PM5M5L8UI.
MLA:
Webster, Noah, Jr. "Premises." American Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. 2, in An American Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. 2, New York, S. Converse, 1828, Original Sources. 11 Jul. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=54KH22PM5M5L8UI.
Harvard:
Webster, N, 'Premises' in American Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. 2. cited in 1828, An American Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. 2, S. Converse, New York. Original Sources, retrieved 11 July 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=54KH22PM5M5L8UI.
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