premise
noun
Also premiss. a proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.
is premising
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present progressiveof premise (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Feinstein, who is well known for her opposition to drones, is premising her legislation on safety concerns.
From Forbes ● Dec. 3, 2014
