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preamble

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pre·am·ble  (prmbl, pr-m-)
n.
1. A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose.
2. An introductory occurrence or fact; a preliminary.
[Middle English, from Old French preambule, from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from neuter of praeambulus, walking in front : prae-, pre- + ambulre, to walk; see ambulate.]
pre·ambu·lary (-by-lr) adj.
preamble
Noun
an introduction that comes before something spoken or written [Latin prae before + ambulare to walk]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.preamblepreamble - a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
introduction - the first section of a communication
document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Verb1.preamble - make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
preface, premise, precede, introduce - furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"
preamble
noun introduction, prelude, preface, foreword, overture, opening move, proem, prolegomenon, exordium, opening statement or remarks
Translations

preamble [prɪˈæmbl] n → preámbulo
preamble [prɪˈæmbl] n → préambule m
preamble [prɪˈæmbl] n → Vorbemerkung f
preamble [prɪˈæmbl] n → preambolo


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