PREAMBLE

preamble

(noun) a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)

preamble

(verb) make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

preamble (plural preambles)

A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.

Synonyms: foreword, preface, prologue, Thesaurus:foreword

Antonyms: afterword, conclusion, epilogue, last word, postamble, Thesaurus:afterword

(computing, networking) A syncword.

Verb

preamble (third-person singular simple present preambles, present participle preambling, simple past and past participle preambled)

(intransitive) To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.

Source: Wiktionary

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Pre"am`ble, n. Etym: [LL. praeambulum, from L. praeambulus walking before, fr. praeambulare to walk before; prae before + ambulare to walk: cf. F. préambule. See Amble.]

Definition: 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.

Pre"am`ble, v. t. & i.

Definition: To make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble. [R.] Feltham. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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