off premises

phrase

: away from or outside of a building or the area of land that it is on
Police escorted her off premises.
The printing of the books is done off premises.

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Dolch said 73 percent of food sold at fast/casual restaurants sell is eaten off premises. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2024 Authorities issued a misdemeanor charge for dog biting off premises under owner's control. — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2023 Further, participants agreed to attend church services off premises during their first 12 weeks in residence. — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2022 The aforementioned Meet the Makers excursion is a road trip off premises to visit with local artisans and learn about their craft. — Adam Schubak, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 The alcohol can only be consumed off premises, according to the ordinance. — Linda Girardi, chicagotribune.com, 7 Sep. 2021

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“Off premises.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20premises. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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