Preamble Definition
prēămbəl, prē-ăm-
noun
A preliminary statement, especially:
American Heritage
An introduction, esp. one to a constitution, statute, etc., stating the reasons for it and its purpose.
Webster's New World
An introductory fact, event, etc.; preliminary.
Webster's New World
An opening statement in a document that declares the document’s purpose. It is commonly found at the beginning of a constitution, statute, or other legal document.
Webster's New World Law
A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
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Noun
Singular:
preamble
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preamblesOrigin of Preamble
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Middle English from Old French preambule from Medieval Latin praeambulum from neuter of Late Latin praeambulus walking in front Latin prae- pre- Latin ambulāre to walk ambulate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French preambule (French: préambule), from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from praeambulo (“I walk before").
From Wiktionary
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