preamble

Definition of "preamble"
  1. An initial statement that lays out the purpose or scope of a document, such as a contract
How to use "preamble" in a sentence
  1. The preamble of the constitution outlines the fundamental principles and guiding purpose.
  2. The contract started with a detailed preamble that outlines the objectives of the agreement.
  3. The statute included a preamble to explain the legislative objective.

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