Title

An inscription put over or upon anything as a name by which it is known.

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.

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

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.

An appellation of dignity, distinction, or preeminence (hereditary or acquired), given to persons, as duke marquis, honorable, esquire, etc.

A name; an appellation; a designation.

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.

The instrument which is evidence of a right.

That by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.

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

To call by a title; to name; to entitle.

an informal right to something; "his claim on her attentions"; "his title to fame"

an established or recognized right; "a strong legal claim to the property"; "he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate"; "he staked his claim"

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it; "he signed the deed"; "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment"

the status of being a champion; "he held the title for two years"