Definitions for preamble
ˈpriˌæm bəl, priˈæm-pre·am·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. preambleverb

   a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)

2. preambleverb

   make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. preamblenoun

   A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.

2. Etymology: From preambule (French: préambule), from praeambulum, from praeambulo

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PREAMBLEnoun

   Something previous; introduction; preface.

   Etymology: preambule, Fr.

   How were it possible that the church should any way else with such ease and certainty provide, that none of her children may, as Adam, dissemble that wretchedness, the penitent confession whereof is so necessary a preamble, especially to common prayer. Richard Hooker, b. v.

   Truth as in this we do not violate, so neither is the same gainsayed or crossed, no not in those very preambles placed before certain readings, wherein the steps of the Latin service book have been somewhat too nearly followed. Richard Hooker.

   Doors shut, visits forbidden, and divers contestations with the queen, all preambles of ruin, though now and then he did wring out some petty contentments. Henry Wotton.

   This preamble to that history was not improper for this relation. Edward Hyde, Hist. of the Rebellion.

   With preamble sweet
   Of charming symphony they introduce
   Their sacred song, and waken raptures high. John Milton.

   I will not detain you with a long preamble. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Preamble

   A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy. When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may recite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute. It is distinct from the long title or enacting formula of a law. In parliamentary procedure using Robert's Rules of Order, a preamble consists of "Whereas" clauses that are placed before the resolving clauses in a resolution (formal written motion). However, preambles are not required to be placed in resolutions. According to Robert's Rules of Order, including such background information may not be helpful in passing the resolution.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. preamble

   A preamble is an introduction or preliminary statement, often at the beginning of a document, speech, or act, that outlines its purpose, aims, or background information. It sets the stage for the main part and provides a summary or context needed to understand the subsequent content.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Preamblenoun

   a introductory portion; an introduction or preface, as to a book, document, etc.; specifically, the introductory part of a statute, which states the reasons and intent of the law

2. Preamble

   to make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble

3. Etymology: [LL. praeambulum, from L. praeambulus walking before, fr. praeambulare to walk before; prae before + ambulare to walk: cf. F. prambule. See Amble.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Preamble

   A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy. When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may recite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute. It is distinct from the long title or enacting formula of a law.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Preamble

   prē-am′bl, n. preface: introduction, esp. that of an Act of Parliament, giving its reasons and purpose.—adj. Pream′bulary. [Fr. préambule—L. præ, before, ambulāre, to go.]

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Anagrams for preamble »

1. peramble

How to pronounce preamble?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of preamble in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of preamble in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of preamble in a Sentence

1. Representative Khanna:

   Renato was a law school roommate of mine and he knows everything about these hearings, i spent a good amount of time talking to him. He's a former prosecutor and so he said, speak less, ask more questions, speak slowly, don't give a long preamble, don't be a politician.

2. Ursula K. Le Guin:

   Virginity is now a mere preamble or waiting room to be got out of as soon as possible; it is without significance. Old age is similarly a waiting room, where you go after life's over and wait for cancer or a stroke. The years before and after the menstrual years are vestigial: the only meaningful condition left to women is that of fruitfulness.

3. P. J. O'Rourke:

   The preamble to the Constitution states We, the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquillity, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare... It doesn't say guarantee the general welfare. And it certainly doesn't say give welfare benefits to all the people in the country who aren't doing so well even if the reason they aren't doing so well is because they're sitting on their butts in front of the TV.

4. Nader Nadery:

   The procedure including its preamble of the negotiation has been finalised and from now on, the negotiation will begin on the agenda, a joint working committee was tasked to prepare the draft topics for the agenda (of peace talks).

5. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar:

   Indians today are governed by two different ideologies. Their political ideal set in the preamble of the Constitution affirms a life of liberty, equality and fraternity. Their social ideal embodied in their religion denies them.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=preamble
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Preamble
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=preamble
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preamble
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preamble
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=preamble
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=preamble
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=preamble