Meaning & use
preamble
An introductory statement, especially one explaining the purpose of a formal document.
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The preamble to the Constitution outlines the document's core goals.
He skipped the preamble and got straight to the point of his complaint.
A note on using this word
Especially associated with legal and political documents, though it's also used informally for any lengthy introduction before the main point.
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