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A clause at the beginning of a constitution or statute explaining the reasons for its enactment and the objectives it seeks to attain. Generally a preamble is a declaration by the legislature of the reasons for the passage of the statute, and it aids in the interpretation of any ambiguities within the statute to which it is prefixed. It has been held, however, that a preamble is not an essential part of an act, and it neither enlarges nor confers powers. preamble noun beginning, exordium, foreword, foundation, introduction, introductory part, introductory statement, lead, opening, preface, prefatory note, prelude, prelusion, proem, prolegomenon, prologue Associated concepts: preamble to a constitution See also: overture, preface, prelude, threshold PREAMBLE. A preface, an introduction or explanation of what is to follow:
that clause at the head of acts of congress or other legislatures which
explains the reasons why the act is made. Preambles are also frequently put
in contracts to, explain the motives of the contracting parties,
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