premises
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prem·is·es | \ ˈpre-mə-səz \
Legal Definition of premises
1 : matters previously stated: as
a : the preliminary part of a deed that includes a description of the real estate and that precedes the habendum
b : the preliminary part of a bill in equity that states the facts, names the wrongs, and identifies the defendants
2 : a tract of land with its component parts (as buildings) also : a building or part of a building usually with its appurtenances (as grounds or easements)
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