premises

/ (ˈprɛmɪsɪz) /

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pl n

a piece of land together with its buildings, esp considered as a place of business

law

(in a deed, etc) the matters referred to previously; the aforesaid; the foregoing
the introductory part of a grant, conveyance, etc

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

Ben invigorated the Post building just by being in it, just by being on the premises.
Ben Bradlee Was the Last of the Newspaper Giants|Tom Shales|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some factories do not employ Muslims on the premises who can oversee the process, Nana said.
Inside The Growing Organic Halal Movement|Sharon Adarlo|September 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both are prohibited from leaving the premises for security reasons.
Beating Cancer & Dodging Israel's Bombs|Itay Hod|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The men demanded to be allowed inside, claiming there were reports of minors drinking on the premises.
A Report From the Misunderstood Gathering of the Juggalos|Steve Miller|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

By late afternoon Thursday, the Boston Police had reportedly cited TD Garden for having intoxicated minors on its premises.
Don't Blame Avicii For His Druggy Tour|Abby Haglage|June 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
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

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