An inscription put over any thing as a name by which it is known.

The inscription in the beginning of a book, containing the subject of the work, and sometimes the author's name.

In the civil and canon laws, a chapter or division of a book.

An appellation of dignity, distinction or pre-eminence given to persons; as duke, marquis and the like.

Aname; an appellation. Ill worthy I such title should belong . To me transgressor.

Right; or that which constitutes a just cause of exclusive possession; that which is the foundation of ownership; as a good title to an estate; or an imperfect title. The lowest degree of title is naked possession, and lastly the right of property, all which united complete the title. But possession is not essential to a complete title. A title to personal property may be acquired by occupancy. A claim is not a title.

The instrument which is evidence of a right.

In the canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice. This is true and valid, or colorable. A valid title gives a right to the benefice. A colorable title appears to be valid, but is not.

In ancient church records, a church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.

To name; to call; to entitle.