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causality(dictionary)
causality(dictionary)

PREAMBLE (law) and causality (iou)


PREAMBLE (law)


PREAMBLE. A preface, an introduction or explanation of what is to follow: that clause at the head of acts of congress or Other legislatures which that clause at the head of acts of congress or Other legislatures which explains the reasons why the act is made. Preambles are also frequently put explains the reasons why the act is made. Preambles are also frequently put in contracts to, explain the motives of the contracting parties, in contracts to, explain the motives of the contracting parties, 2. A preamble is said to be the key of a statute, to open the minds of 2. A preamble is said to be the key of a statute, to open the minds of the makers as to the mischiefs which are to be remedied, and the objects the makers as to the mischiefs which are to be remedied, and the objects which are to be accomplished by the provisions of the statutes. It cannot which are to be accomplished by the provisions of the statutes. It cannot amount, by implication, to enlarge what is expressly given. 1 Story on amount, by implication, to enlarge what is expressly given. 1 Story on Const. B 3, c. 6. How far a preamble is to be considered evidence of the Const. B 3, c. 6. How far a preamble is to be considered evidence of the facts it recites, see 4 M.

causality (iou)



causality noun. L15.
[French causalite or medieval Latin causalitas, formed as CAUSAL: see -ITY.]
Causal quality; the fact or state of acting as a cause. L15.
The operation or relation of cause and effect. M17.
Phrenology. A mental faculty of tracing effects to causes. L19.