premise
pre mis
- n a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
- v set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand - v furnish with a preface or introduction
- v take something as preexisting and given
- Some of the productions that come out make you wonder whether the director and producer have build their productions on the premise that the audience are dumb and dense.
- The upwardly adjusted pricing is based on the premise that customers will pay more for comfort and convenience.
- The huge money transactions happening in the game was based on the premise that the game had an assured TV audience and a big following around the globe.