柱はしら書がき

noun

introductory clause; chapeau; main paragraph

Refers to the opening or main paragraph of a law, patent, or similar formal document that sets out the purpose or scope. The term 'chapeau' is used in international legal contexts.

• 特とっ許きょの柱はしら書がきには発はつ明めいの概がい要ようが記き載さいされている。

  The introductory clause of the patent describes the summary of the invention.

• この法ほう律りつの柱はしら書がきを読よめば、立りっ法ぽうの趣しゅ旨しがわかる。

  Reading the main paragraph of this law reveals the legislative intent.