premised
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The policy was originally premised on the SEC’s statutory authority “to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate” to enforce securities laws.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
He also rejected the notion that he would do Big Tech’s bidding, and the idea that his support from tech leaders is entirely or even largely premised on his plans for their industry.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The 2026 fuel subsidy calculation was premised on a global oil price of $70 per barrel, but prices have since topped $100.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Yoder, the court premised its decision to allow Amish parents to remove older children from school on expert testimony showing that the decision caused no harm “to the physical or mental health of the child.”
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
The entire economy was premised on its stability, and its stability in turn depended on house prices continuing to rise.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
