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A preamble is an introduction to a document, like a constitution or law, that explains what the document is about and why it was created. It usually starts with the word "whereas" and lists the problems the document is trying to solve. In patents, the preamble is the first part of a claim that identifies the field of art. It's important because it helps explain the intention of the document, but it can't change the actual rules or laws written in the document.
A preamble is an introduction to a document, such as a constitution or statute, that explains the document's purpose and goals. It can also be a statement of the problems that the document is trying to solve.
These examples illustrate how a preamble is used to introduce a document and provide context for its contents.