Background for titles

titles

/ˈtaɪtl̩z/

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noun

A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also

Examples :

"The invitation listed the speakers' names and their professional titles, such as "Dr." and "Professor." "

title human position society person culture

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noun

Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.

Examples :

"a good title to an estate, or an imperfect title"

property law title asset

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In canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.

Examples :

"The priest's titles, including ordination and appointment by the bishop, established his right to the income and responsibilities associated with the parish benefice. "

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A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.

Examples :

""Because these ancient churches are his titles, the priest is required to live in their respective parishes." "

religion theology place

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noun

The name of a book, film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.

Examples :

"The librarian organized the books by their titles on the shelves. "

title art media entertainment literature

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noun

Examples :

"Buyers of the new video game console can choose from three bundled titles."

media literature

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noun

A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.

Examples :

"The history textbook is organized into five main titles, each covering a different period. "

writing law literature title

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(chiefly in the plural) A written title, credit, or caption shown with a film, video, or performance.

Examples :

"The titles scrolled by too quickly to read."

media entertainment

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The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.

Examples :

"The titles on the spines of the old books in the library were faded and hard to read. "

title part writing literature

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The subject of a writing; a short phrase that summarizes the entire topic.

Examples :

"The librarian helped me find books by searching for them using their titles. "

writing title literature language communication

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noun

A division of an act of law

Examples :

"Title II of the USA PATRIOT Act"

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The recognition given to the winner of a championship in sports.

Examples :

""The team celebrated winning both state titles in basketball and volleyball." "

sport achievement title