titularly

adverb

tit·​u·​lar·​ly

: in, by, or in respect of title

England is titularly a kingdom

—W. S. Landor

especially : by title only : nominally

titularly an adviser, he is actually the director

Word History

Etymology

titular entry 1 + -ly

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