Introduction
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
That part of a writing in which are detailed those facts which elucidate the subject.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The part of a writing which sets forth preliminary matter or facts tending to explain the subject.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The part of a writing which sets forth preliminary matter, or facts tending to explain the subject.