Preamble /(?)/

Pre·am·ble

Preamble

n.
  1. A introductory portion; an introduction or preface, as to a book, document, etc.; specifically, the introductory part of a statute, which states the reasons and intent of the law.

Preamble

v. t. & i.
  1. To make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble. [R.]