headnote

Noun

Meaning

A note at the head of a page or chapter; in law reports, an abstract of a case, showing the principles involved and the opinion of the court.

Source: Webster's dictionary

under basic section brief entry abstract contents rough summary heading header headline rubric cursory synopsis

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