ti·tle (t t l)n. 1. An identifying name given to a book, play, film, musical composition, or other work. 2. A general or descriptive heading, as of a book chapter. 3. a. Written material to be read by viewers that is included in a film or television show, typically presenting credits, narration, or dialogue. Often used in the plural. b. A written piece of translated dialogue superimposed at the bottom of the frame during a film; a subtitle. 4. Law A heading that names a document, statute, or proceeding. 5. A division of a law book, declaration, or bill, generally larger than a section or article. 6. A written work that is published or about to be published: the titles in a press's fall catalog. 7. Law a. The coincidence of all the elements that constitute the fullest legal right to control and dispose of property or a claim. b. The aggregate evidence that gives rise to a legal right of possession or control. c. The instrument, such as a deed, that constitutes this evidence. 8. a. Something that provides a basis for or justifies a claim. b. A legitimate or alleged right. See Synonyms at claim. 9. A formal appellation attached to the name of a person or family by virtue of office, rank, hereditary privilege, noble birth, or attainment or used as a mark of respect. 10. A descriptive name; an epithet. 11. Sports A championship. 12. Ecclesiastical a. A source of income or area of work required of a candidate for ordination in the Church of England. b. A Roman Catholic church in or near Rome having a cardinal for its nominal head. tr.v. ti·tled, ti·tling, ti·tles 1. To give a title to; entitle. 2. To call by a name; style. [Middle English, from Old English titul, superscription, and from Old French title, title, both from Latin titulus.] |
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