title

  1. Noun.  A prefix or suffix added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also :Category:Titles.
  2. Noun.  (legal) Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.
  3. Noun.  The name of a book, film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.
  4. Noun.  A publication.
  5. Noun.  A written title, credit, or caption shown with a film, video, or performance (usually ''titles'' pl).
  6. Noun.  The subject of a writing; a short phrase that summarizes the entire topic.
  7. Noun.  A division of an act of Congress or Parliament.
  8. Verb.  (transitive) To assign a title to; to entitle.

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