headnote lawyerglossary / headnote lawyer Slang. A lawyer who relies on the headnotes of judicial opinions rather than taking the time to read the opinions themselves. 词条贡献者 资深译员姚坚,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与私募资本有关的法律文件。