Postamble vs. Preamble

Postamblenoun

A short concluding statement or remark, especially summarizing a formal document or statute.

Postamblenoun

(computing) Closing statements of a computer program; final or closing part of data.

Preamblenoun

A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.

Preamblenoun

A syncword.

Preambleverb

(intransitive) To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.

Preamblenoun

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.

Preambleverb

To make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble.

Preamblenoun

a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)

Preambleverb

make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document

Preamblenoun

a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction

Preamblenoun

the introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims, and justification.

Preamble

A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy. When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may recite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute.