Preamble
[Noun]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
1. Something previous; introduction to a discourse or writing.
2. The
introductory part of a statute, which states the reasons and intent of the law.
Preamble
[Verb transitive]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
To preface; to introduce with previous remarks.
Preamble
[Noun]
Webster's Dictionary 1913
A
introductory portion; an introduction or preface, as to a book, document, etc.; specifically, the
introductory part of a statute, which states the reasons and intent of the law.
Preamble
[Verb transitive and intransitive]
Webster's Dictionary 1913
To make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble.
