01 n. An inscription put over or upon anything as a name by which it is known.
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An inscription put over or upon anything as a name by which it is known.
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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.
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The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.(Bookbindng)
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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.(Roman & Canon Laws)
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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.” — Shak.
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A name; an appellation; a designation.
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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.(Law)
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A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.(Anc. Church Records)
Phrases & compounds
Title deeds —
the muniments or evidences of ownership; as, the title deeds to an estate.
Syn.
Epithet; name; appellation; denomination. See epithet, and Name.