What’s the meaning of on premise?
What is the definition of premise?
What’s the meaning of off premise?
I have a general understanding, I think, as to the definition of the word premise. Is it essentially just another way of saying assumption? For instance, "Sunset is the best time to go for a walk." It's obviously a statement, but is it also a premise?
I really just can't seem to get this word and how to use it correctly.
Holy shoot all of these answers are so good. Now I am even more confused but at least I know a few ways to use it.
Merriam-Webster give an example using premises: <the basic premises of the argument>.
I do not think there is anything wrong with this use of premises. I don’t find homophony or having multiple meanings to be valid reasons to criticize use of a word.
Premisses is sometimes used to distinguish the logical term, but premises is more common. There was allegedly a professor who continued to lecture during an air-raid even though plaster was falling from the walls, till the chairman said "I'm afraid I must stop you there, our premises will not sustain your conclusion."