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    [Noun]  | "pre*am*ble" | \ ˈprē-ˌam-bəl \


    1: an introductory statement; especially : the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law

    2: an introductory fact or circumstance; especially : one indicating what is to follow


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, from Middle French preambule, from Medieval Latin preambulum, from Late Latin, neuter of praeambulus walking in front of, from Latin prae- + ambulare to walk;

    [Noun]  | "preambles" 


    1: a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event;


      * e.g., " ... the round of hors d'oeuvres was merely the preamble to an evening of lavish feasting "





    2: a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part;


      * e.g., " ... an insightful analysis of the preamble to the Constitution of the United States "



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    [Noun]  | "preamble" 


    1: a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event;


      * e.g., " ... the round of hors d'oeuvres was merely the preamble to an evening of lavish feasting "





    2: a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part;


      * e.g., " ... an insightful analysis of the preamble to the Constitution of the United States "



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