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Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

hatnote

Etymology

From head + note.

Related phrases

case report

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