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noun

Title n.

1.

An inscription put over or upon anything as a name by which it is known.

2.

The inscription in the beginning of a book, usually containing the subject of the work, the author's and publisher's names, the date, etc.

3.

(Bookbindng) The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.

4.

A section or division of a subject, as of a law, a book, specif. (Roman & Canon Laws), a chapter or division of a law book.

5.

An appellation of dignity, distinction, or preeminence (hereditary or acquired), given to persons, as duke marquis, honorable, esquire, etc. "With his former title greet Macbeth."

6.

A name; an appellation; a designation.

7.

(Law)

(a)

That which constitutes a just cause of exclusive possession; that which is the foundation of ownership of property, real or personal; a right; as, a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title.

(b)

The instrument which is evidence of a right.

(c)

(Canon Law) That by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.

8.

(Anc. Church Records) A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.

Title deeds (Law), the muniments or evidences of ownership; as, the title deeds to an estate.

Synonyms: Epithet; name; appellation; denomination. See epithet, and Name.

verb

Title v. t. (past & past part. titled; pres. part. titling) To call by a title; to name; to entitle. "Hadrian, having quieted the island, took it for honor to be titled on his coin, "The Restorer of Britain.""

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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