Main Entry: ¹ti·tle

Pronunciation: \ˈtī-t^əl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin titulus inscription, title

Date: 14th century

1 a obsolete : inscription b : written material introduced into a motion picture or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue —usually used in plural
2 a : all the elements constituting legal ownership b : a legally just cause of exclusive possession c : the instrument (as a deed) that is evidence of a right
3 a : something that justifies or substantiates a claim b : an alleged or recognized right
4 a : a descriptive or general heading (as of a chapter in a book) b : the heading which names an act or statute c : the heading of a legal action or proceeding
5 a : the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production b : a similar distinguishing name of a musical composition or a work of art
6 : a descriptive name : appellation
7 : a division of an instrument, book, or bill; especially : one larger than a section or article
8 a : an appellation of dignity, honor, distinction, or preeminence attached to a person or family by virtue of rank, office, precedent, privilege, attainment, or lands b : a person holding a title especially of nobility
9 : a usually published work as distinguished from a particular copy <published 25 new titles>
10 : championship 1