pre·am·ble (pr   m b l, pr-m-)n. 1. A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose. 2. An introductory occurrence or fact; a preliminary. [Middle English, from Old French preambule, from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from neuter of praeambulus, walking in front : prae-, pre- + ambul  re, to walk; see ambulate.]pre·am bu·lary (-by-l r) adj. |
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