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Webster 1913 Edition
Title
Ti′tle
(tī′t’l)
, Noun.
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. Shakespeare
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.
Ti′tle
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Titled
; p. pr. & vb. n.
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.” Milton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Title
TI'TLE
,Noun.
1.
An inscription put over any thing as a name by which it is known.2.
The inscription in the beginning of a book, containing the subject of the work, and sometimes the author's name.3.
In the civil and canon laws, a chapter or division of a book.4.
An appellation of dignity, distinction or pre-eminence given to persons; as duke, marquis and the like.5.
A name; an appellation. Ill worthy I such title should belong
To me transgressor.
6.
Right; or that which constitutes a just cause of exclusive possession; that which is the foundation of ownership; as a good title to an estate; or an imperfect title. The lowest degree of title is naked possession, and lastly the right of property, all which united complete the title.But possession is not essential to a complete title. A title to personal property may be acquired by occupancy. A claim is not a title.
7.
The instrument which is evidence of a right.8.
In the canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice. This is true and valid, or colorable. A valid title gives a right to the benefice. A colorable title appears to be valid, but is not.9.
In ancient church records, a church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.TI'TLE
,Verb.
T.