preamble

Definition of preamble

Nouns

a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
Type of:
introduction
the first section of a communication

Verbs

make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
Type of:
introduce, precede, preface, premise
furnish with a preface or introduction

Vocabulary Lists for preamble

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
  • abase
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  • abate
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GRE High Frequency Words »(420 words)
  • abate
  • aberrant
  • abeyance
  • abscond
  • abstemious

The Book of Air and Shadows »(199 words)
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  • abash
  • abscond
  • acedia
  • acerbity
  • acme

The Scarlet Letter »(12 words)
  • self-torment
  • customhouse
  • scarlet
  • impish
  • reprieve

mega »(3106 words)
  • anomaly
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divisive »(639 words)
  • extort
  • divisive
  • aggregate
  • attrition
  • ad hoc

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