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,国际知名语言学院法律翻译专业,擅长翻译各类与主权诉讼,仲裁及债务解决相关的法律文件。