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- Dictionarypre·am·ble/ˈprēˌamb(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction: "what she said was by way of a preamble"
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The meaning of PREAMBLE is an introductory statement; especially : the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law. How to use preamble in a sentence.
PREAMBLE definition: 1. an introduction to a speech or piece of writing 2. something that happens before or leads to…. Learn more.
an introductory statement; preface; introduction. Synonyms: prelude, prologue, foreword, beginning, opening. Antonyms: closing, afterword, conclusion, appendix, epilogue. the introductory part of a statute, deed, or the like, stating the reasons and intent of what follows.
A preamble is a brief introduction to a speech, like the Preamble to the Constitution that starts out "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union...do ordain and establish this Constitution."
PREAMBLE meaning: 1. an introduction to a speech or piece of writing 2. something that happens before or leads to…. Learn more.
An introductory fact, event, etc.; preliminary. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. 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.
1. an introductory statement; preface. 2. the introductory part of a statute, deed, constitution, or other document, stating the intent of what follows. 3. a preliminary or introductory fact or circumstance.