verb
- past tense of premise; based or founded on a particular assumption or principle
Usage: often used in passive voice
Examples
- The entire argument was premised on false information.
- Her theory is premised on the idea that people are naturally good.
- The business plan was premised on steady economic growth.
- The study was premised on data from the previous decade.
- Their decision was premised on careful analysis of the risks.
- The policy changes were premised on public feedback.