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preamble

Syllabification: (pre·am·ble)
Pronunciation: /ˈprēˌambəl/

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Definition of preamble

noun

  • a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction:what she said was by way of a preamble I gave him the bad news without preamble
  • Law the introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims, and justification.

Derivatives

preambular

Pronunciation: /prēˈambyələr/

adjective
( formal)

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French preambule, from medieval Latin praeambulum, from late Latin praeambulus 'going before'

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