premised on/upon

idiom

: 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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“Premised on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premised%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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