premises

/ (ˈprɛmɪsɪz) /


pl n
  1. a piece of land together with its buildings, esp considered as a place of business

  2. law

    • (in a deed, etc) the matters referred to previously; the aforesaid; the foregoing

    • the introductory part of a grant, conveyance, etc

  1. law (in the US) the part of a bill in equity that states the names of the parties, details of the plaintiff's claims, etc

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How to use premises in a sentence

  • The principal room or "hall" will accommodate about 1,000 persons, the remaining portion of the premises being let off in offices.

    Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
  • Monsieur le Maire,” said he, “I should like to examine the premises, and beg that you will have the kindness to accompany me.

  • In search of a lost handkerchief, they regained the Clayhanger premises by an unfamiliar side door.

    Hilda Lessways | Arnold Bennett
  • The little man licked his lips appreciatively and returned to the doorway below the premises of Kazmah.

    Dope | Sax Rohmer
  • Further, the fittings for them had to be made presumably on the premises of the maestro and not as at present in foreign parts.

    Antonio Stradivari | Horace William Petherick