English Explanatory Dictionary

headnote

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A note at the head of a page, chapter, dictionary entry, or other document element.
  2. A summary of the relevant aspects of a legal case, usually found at the beginning of a case report.

Word forms

headnote headnotes head-note head note

Etymology

From head + note.

Related words

heading headline
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