premises

/ ˈprɛmɪsɪz /

plural noun

1. a piece of land together with its buildings, esp considered as a place of business
2. law
   1. (in a deed, etc) the matters referred to previously; the aforesaid; the foregoing
   2. the introductory part of a grant, conveyance, etc
3. law (in the US) the part of a bill in equity that states the names of the parties, details of the plaintiff's claims, etc

Example Sentences

Emails reportedly sent in advance of official visits, including to a VIP lunch, ask for "no bananas" to be allowed on certain premises and refer to Brandberg having a "strong allergy" to the fruit.

From BBC

Venues often prominently advertise their participation in Ask for Angela, putting posters and stickers throughout their premises, particularly in women's toilets, and also advertise online to say they are a safe haven.

From BBC

By the time “Weekend Update” came along, with two non-election related character bits that missed the mark, the sketches began to feel exhausted and rote, with bad premises and weak writing.

From Los Angeles Times

All poultry at the premises will be humanely culled, Defra said.

From BBC

Consumers could reclaim the deposit by returning the container to retailers and hospitality premises that sell such single-use products to take away, or to specially-designed reverse vending machines.

From BBC