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N.

1 A person's right of ownership of property. Someone with a good title has adequate evidence to establish his right. See absolute title; qualified title; title deeds.

2 The heading of an Act of Parliament, which may be a long title or a short title.

3 The name of a particular court action, which is derived from the heading of the originating process that initiated it.

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