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premised
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premised
(adjective)
premised
/
ˈ
prɛməst/
adjective
premised
/
ˈ
prɛməst/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PREMISED
premised on/upon
:
based on (a particular idea or belief)
The plan is
premised on
the belief that people are willing to pay more to use alternative fuel sources.
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