noun
- introductory statements or sections that explain the purpose or background of a document, speech, or law
Usage: plural of preamble
Examples
- The preambles to both constitutions outlined the founding principles.
- Legal documents often contain lengthy preambles explaining their purpose.
- The speaker skipped the usual preambles and got straight to the point.
- Students studied the preambles of various historical treaties.
- The contract’s preambles clarified the parties’ intentions.
- Many bills begin with preambles that justify the proposed legislation.