Sample Clauses
We have included a list of useful preambulatory clauses and operative clauses on this page. You can also find this list in the Delegate Preparation Manual.
Preambular Clauses
A clause at the beginning of a constitution or statute explaining the reasons for its enactment and the objectives it seeks to attain.
Generally a preamble is a declaration by the legislature of the reasons for the passage of the statute, and it aids in the interpretation of any ambiguities within the statute to which it is prefixed. It has been held, however, that a preamble is not an essential part of an act, and it neither enlarges nor confers powers.
The operative clauses of a resolution describe how the committee will address the problem set up in the preamble. These clauses lay out specific actions and steps that must be taken by the committee or other committees /nations, to address the issue. Operative clauses are the strongest and generally most contentious part of the resolution. These clauses recommend specific steps and actions.
Preambular Clauses
A clause at the beginning of a constitution or statute explaining the reasons for its enactment and the objectives it seeks to attain.
Generally a preamble is a declaration by the legislature of the reasons for the passage of the statute, and it aids in the interpretation of any ambiguities within the statute to which it is prefixed. It has been held, however, that a preamble is not an essential part of an act, and it neither enlarges nor confers powers.
- Affirming
- Alarmed by
- Approving
- Aware of
- Believing
- Bearing in mind
- Confident
- Considering also
- Contemplating
- Convinced
- Declaring
- Deeply concerned
- Deeply conscious
- Deeply convinced
- Deeply disturbed
- Deeply regretting
- Desiring
- Emphasizing
- Expecting
- Expressing its satisfaction
- Expressing its wish
- Fulfilling
- Fully aware
- Fully alarmed
- Fully believing
- Further deploring
- Further recalling
- Guided by
- Having adopted
- Having considered
- Having considered further
- Having devoted attention
- Having examined
- Having studied
- Having heard
- Having received
- Keeping in mind
- Noting further
- Noting with approval
- Noting with deep concern
- Noting with regret
- Noting with satisfaction
- Noting with zest
- Observing
- Reaffirming
- Recalling
- Recognizing
- Referring
- Reiterating
- Seeking
- Taking into account
- Taking into consideration
- Taking note
- Viewing with appreciation
- Welcoming
The operative clauses of a resolution describe how the committee will address the problem set up in the preamble. These clauses lay out specific actions and steps that must be taken by the committee or other committees /nations, to address the issue. Operative clauses are the strongest and generally most contentious part of the resolution. These clauses recommend specific steps and actions.
- Accepts
- Affirms
- Appeals
- Approves
- Authorizes
- Calls
- Calls upon
- Commends
- Condemns
- Congratulates
- Confirms
- Considers
- Decides
- Declares accordingly
- Demands* (*Only the Security Council may “demand”)
- Deplores
- Designates
- Draws the attention
- Emphasizes
- Encourages
- Endorses
- Expresses its appreciation
- Expresses its hope
- Further endorses
- Further invites
- Further proclaims
- Further reminds
- Further recommends
- Further resolves
- Further requests
- Has resolved
- Notes
- Offers
- Proclaims
- Reaffirms
- Recommends
- Reminds
- Renews
- Requests
- Solemnly affirms
- Strongly condemns
- Supports
- Trusts
- Takes note of
- Transmits
- Urges