headnote
headnote
Definition
head·note (hed′nōt′)
noun
a brief explanatory note prefacing a chapter, poem, story, legal report, etc.
headnote
Law Definition
n
A note prepared by an editor
and placed in front of the published version of a court decision, analyzing or
summarizing the facts, precedents, and legal impact of the decision.
headnote
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: Each recipe has a headnote telling where it came from and alluding to its flavor.
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