I. ˈprēˌambəl, -ˌaam-, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French preambule, from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from Late Latin, neuter of praeambulus walking in front, from Latin prae- pre- + -ambulus (from ambulare to walk) — more at amble
1. : an introductory part (as to a book, document) : introduction , preface ; specifically : the introductory part of a statute, ordinance, or regulation that states the reasons and intent of the law or regulation or is used for other explanatory purposes (as to recite facts knowledge of which is necessary to an understanding of the law or to define or limit the meanings of words used in the law) — compare purview
2. : an introductory fact or circumstance : preliminary ; especially : one that gives indication of what is to follow
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to make a preamble