major premise

British  

noun

1. logic the premise of a syllogism containing the predicate of its conclusion

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Example Sentences

“The major premise of this argument is fundamentally flawed,” the judge wrote, saying the constitution does not specify “restored to all civil rights.”

From Seattle Times

A major premise for early American support was Ukraine’s 1994 agreement to give up its large nuclear weapons arsenal in return for American, Russian and British guarantees of Ukraine’s borders.

From Salon

“All human beings have brains, that’s my major premise. Do you not agree?”

From Literature

Acceptance of its major premise — that no one be denied health care — is more widespread than ever.

From Washington Post

A major premise behind personalized medicine is that empowering patients and doctors with more knowledge will lead to better decision-making.

From Salon