headnote
headnote · headnotes
A note at the head of a page, chapter, dictionary entry, or other document elementA note at the head of a page, chapter, dictionary entry, or other document element.
Meaning
2 sensesA note at the head of a page, chapter, dictionary entry, or other document element.
A summary of the relevant aspects of a legal case, usually found at the beginning of a case report.
Origin
From head + note.From head + note.
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