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preamble
Definition: (noun) an introductory statement.
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preamble
DEFINITION: (noun) an introductory statement.
EXAMPLE: The preamble to the Constitution begins with the famous words, "We the people of the United States of America...","/reference/dictionary/entry/preamble
SYNONYMS: foreword, prelude
DICTIONARY:American HeritageŽ Dictionary

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