Definition of Preamble

Pre´am`ble
n.1.A introductory portion; an introduction or preface, as to a book, document, etc.; specifically, the introductory part of a statute, which states the reasons and intent of the law.
v. t. & i.1.To make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble.


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