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PREMISSES

\pɹˈɛmɪszɪz], \pɹˈɛmɪszɪz], \p_ɹ_ˈɛ_m_ɪ_s_z_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of PREMISSES

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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First two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion or inference is drawn.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

[L.] (Log.) The two propositions or antecedents in a Syllogism, from which the conclusion or consequence follows.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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