headnote

English

noun
Definitions
  • (legal) A summary of the relevant aspects of a legal case, usually found at the beginning of a case report.
  • A note at the head of a page or chapter.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English note (mark, notation).

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English

note

Gloss

mark, notation

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