preamble
/ˈpriˌæmbəl/
noun
- An introductory statement or section that explains the purpose or background of a document, speech, or event.
- The preamble to the Constitution outlines the goals of the government.
- She began her speech with a brief preamble about the history of the organization.
- The contract's preamble explains the reasons for the agreement.
- A preliminary or introductory event or action.
- The small talk was just a preamble to the serious discussion.
- The opening ceremony served as a preamble to the week-long festival.
- His apology was a preamble to asking for a favor.
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