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(1):

(n.) That which precedes the main discourse, work, design, or business; something introductory or preparatory; as, the preliminaries to a negotiation or duel; to take one's preliminaries the year before entering college.

(2):

(a.) Introductory; previous; preceding the main discourse or business; prefatory; as, preliminary observations to a discourse or book; preliminary articles to a treaty; preliminary measures; preliminary examinations.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Preliminary'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/preliminary.html. 1828.
 
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