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

[ Syn: premiss , assumption ]

set forth beforehand, often as an explanation; He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand'

furnish with a preface or introduction; She always precedes her lectures with a joke; He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution

[ Syn: precede , preface , introduce ]

take something as preexisting and given

[ Syn: premiss ]