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 aobsolete : inscription b: written material introduced into a motion picture or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue —usually used in plural2 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 right3 a: something that justifies or substantiates a claim b: an alleged or recognized right4 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 proceeding5 a: the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production b: a similar distinguishing name of a musical composition or a work of art6: a descriptive name : appellation7: a division of an instrument, book, or bill ; especially : one larger than a section or article8 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 nobility9: a usually published work as distinguished from a particular copy <published 25 new titles>10: championship 1