Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.

Premise

n. A previous statement or contention from which a conclusion is deduced. - Also spelled (in BrE) premiss. -premise (preen-is or pri-miz), vb.

Premises

1 Matters (usu. preliminary facts or statements) previously referred to in the same instrument <wherefore, premises considered, the plaintiff prays for the following relief>. 2. A house or building, along with its grounds < smoking is not allowed on these premises>.

demised premises

Property that has been leased.

premises liability

See PREMISES LIABILITY.

premises rule

See PARKING-LOT RULE.

remise

ub. To give up, surrender, or release (a right, interest, etc.) <the quitclaim deed provides that the grantor remises any rights in the property>.

wherefore, premises considered

For all these reasons; for the reason or reasons mentioned above.