01 a. Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular…
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Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular prince.“If these magnificent titles yet remain Not merely titular.” — Milton.
Phrases & compounds
Titular bishop —
See under Bishop.