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Definition of premised adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

premised

adjective
 
/ˈpremɪst/
 
/ˈpremɪst/
(formal)
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  1. premised on/upon something based on a particular idea or belief that is considered to be true
    • Traditional economic analysis is premised on the assumption that more is better.
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