8 окт. 2020 г. · "prologue, preface, preliminary statement," late 14c., from Old French preambule (13c.) and directly from Medieval Latin preambulum, neuter adjective.

Preamble comes from the Latin praeambulus which means "walking before." And that's what a preamble does — it "walks" before a speech, often explaining what's ...

Etymology. From Middle English preamble, from Old French preambule (French préambule), from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from praeambulō (“I walk before”).

1. an introductory statement; especially : the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law.

Preamble definition: an introductory statement; preface; introduction. . See examples of PREAMBLE used in a sentence.

preamble is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French preambule, préamble. See etymology ...

an introduction to a speech or piece of writing [ U ] something that happens before or leads to something else.

The word preamble comes from the Latin praeambulus, to walk ahead. Synonyms for preamble include prologue, preface, and prelude.

preamble in American English · 1. an introductory statement; preface; introduction · 2. the introductory part of a statute, deed, or the like, stating the ...