headnote

See also: head-note and head note

English

Alternative forms

• head-note, head note (rarer)

Etymology

From head +‎ note.

Noun

headnote (plural headnotes)

1. A note at the head of a page, chapter, dictionary entry, or other document element.

   Coordinate terms: endnote, footnote, hatnote, marginal note, strapline

2. (law) A summary of the relevant aspects of a legal case, usually found at the beginning of a case report.

Related terms

• heading
• headline

Anagrams

• notehead