Definition of Preamble
Preamble
Pre·am·ble


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Introductory statement or section that precedes a document or constitution.

e.g. The preamble to the constitution outlines the country's founding principles.

(noun)
an introductory or preliminary circumstance or fact;

e.g. Her stellar accomplishments in chemistry research as a young college student were a preamble to the groundbreaking research she does now as a chemistry PhD holder.

(noun)
the introductory part of a deed or statute that states the intent or justification of the document;

e.g. The preamble of this deed states the purpose of this deed or agreement.



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