Head
/hɛd/
Definitions
- (n.) The top or leading part of something, especially a document or section.
The report's head clearly indicates the topic.
- (n.) A person in charge; a leader or chief.
She was appointed the head of the legal department.
Forms
- heading
- heade
- heads
- headed
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'head' often relates to section titles; 'heading' is derived but may signify the act or state of beginning something.
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