preamble has definitions from the fields of fine art,writing
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[ noun ] (fine art,writing) a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)

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(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

At the close of Davis ' speech the following preamble and resolutions were read by the president , and on the question of their adoption passed unanimously :

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introduction document

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[ verb ] make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document

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preface

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