preamble
noun/ˈpriːæmbəl/
Frequency rank: #14,793 most common English word
Meaning
an introductory statement, especially at the beginning of a formal document, explaining its purpose.
Example sentence
The lawyer carefully read the preamble of the constitution before presenting her argument.
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