In old English law. A narrow piece of unplowed land left at the end of a plowed field for the turning of the plow. Called, also, "butt." … [Read more...] about HEADLAND
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HEALTH CARE PROXY
A proxy is the person named in a healthcare directive or durable power of attorney to make decisions in place of the person who the document is for (the principal) as if the principal themself was making a decision. The healthcare proxy also may go under the titles of attorney-in-fact and is also an agent or patient advocate of the principal. … [Read more...] about HEALTH CARE PROXY
HEADNOTE
A summary of a case that is found at the beginning of a legal opinion which summarizes the main legal issues in the case. … [Read more...] about HEADNOTE
HEALTH INSURANCE
An insurance plan that pays for the costs of one's physical and mental health needs. … [Read more...] about HEALTH INSURANCE
HEAD-NOTE
A syllabus to a reported case; a summary of the points decided in the case, which is placed at the head or beginning of the report … [Read more...] about HEAD-NOTE