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pre·amble (prē′am′bəl, prē am′-)
noun
- an introduction, esp. one to a constitution, statute, etc., stating the reasons for it and its purpose
- an introductory fact, event, etc.; preliminary
Etymology: ME < MFr preambule < ML praeambulum, neut. of LL praeambulus, going before < L praeambulare, to precede < prae-, before + ambulare, to go: see amble
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