Thesaurus: title

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1. n. An inscription put over or upon anything as a name by which it is known.
2. n. 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. n. The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.
4. n. 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. n. An appellation of dignity, distinction, or preeminence (hereditary or acquired), given to persons, as duke marquis, honorable, esquire, etc.
6. n. A name; an appellation; a designation.
7. n. 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.
8. n. The instrument which is evidence of a right.
9. n. That by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.
10. n. A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.
11. n. To call by a title; to name; to entitle.
12. n. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with