premises

noun plural

prem·​is·​es

ˈpre-mə-səz

1

: matters previously stated: as

a

: the preliminary part of a deed that includes a description of the real estate and that precedes the habendum

b

: the preliminary part of a bill in equity that states the facts, names the wrongs, and identifies the defendants

2

: a tract of land with its component parts (as buildings)

also : a building or part of a building usually with its appurtenances (as grounds or easements)