premiss

/ˈprɛmɪs/
noun
  1. A statement or idea that forms the basis for an argument or theory (alternative spelling of 'premise').
    • The philosopher's premiss was accepted by most of his students.
    • She questioned the premiss that money brings happiness.
    • The first premiss of the argument is that all humans are mortal.
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