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preamble

noun  pre·am·ble  \ ˈprē-ˌam-bəl , prē-ˈam- 
an introductory statement; especially the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law
an introductory fact or circumstance; especially one indicating what is to follow

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