on premises

phrase

: inside a building or on the area of land that it is on
Full meals are available at restaurant on premises.
No smoking on premises.

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“On premises.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20premises. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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