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preamble

Main Entry:: pre·am·ble
Pronunciation:: \ˈprē-ˌam-bəl, prē-ˈ\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: 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
Date:: 14th century

1: an introductory statement; especially : the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law2: an introductory fact or circumstance; especially : one indicating what is to follow

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