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Preamble

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003831

An introductory statement in a statute, constitution, or other legal document that explains its purpose, objectives, and underlying philosophy. It sets the stage for the substantive provisions that follow, providing context for interpretation. The Preamble to the United States Constitution begins with "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union...".

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003831
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003831",
  "term": "Preamble",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An introductory statement in a statute, constitution, or other legal document that explains its purpose, objectives, and underlying philosophy. It sets the stage for the substantive provisions that follow, providing context for interpretation. The Preamble to the United States Constitution begins with \"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union...\".",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/preamble/"
}

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