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- Dictionarypreamble/ˈpriːambl/
noun
- 1. a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction: "he could tell that what she said was by way of a preamble"
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PREAMBLE definition: 1. an introduction to a speech or piece of writing 2. something that happens before or leads to…. Learn more.
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.
a preliminary or introductory fact or circumstance: His childhood in the slums was a preamble to a life of crime.
PREAMBLE meaning: 1. an introduction to a speech or piece of writing 2. something that happens before or leads to…. Learn more.
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 comes from the Latin praeambulus which means "walking before."
noun. 1. a preliminary or introductory statement, esp attached to a statute or constitution setting forth its purpose. 2. a preliminary or introductory conference, event, fact, etc.
Definition of preamble noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
PREAMBLE definition: an introduction to a speech or piece of writing. Learn more.
