0 past simple and past participle of premise
1 to base a theory, argument, etc. on an idea, thought, or belief:
He premised his argument on several incorrect assumptions.
However, unbiased estimates are premised on the existence of good data on input prices.
But such a development was premised on states becoming more fully realized and thereby recognizing their common interests.
It is premised on children's incapacity and the right of adults to speak on behalf of children.
The caregiving relationships it envisages are thus hierarchical, unequal, and premised on adults speaking for children.
This development was premised on two main criticisms of 'pure' equilibrium models.
Most of the neoliberal reforms were premised on the ineffectiveness of state pricing policies.
There are, of course, utilitarian arguments for the superiority of systems premised on individual choice.
Through the seventeenth century, even thinkers labeled rationalist premised their arguments for toleration on promoting religious and ethical values.
