noun
title
A legal right to own property.
The buyer gains title to the land when the sale closes.
Etymology
The source names a written designation or title. Legal use developed for the grounds or record establishing a recognized right to property.
More examples
- The siblings hold joint title to their parents' house.
- A boundary dispute casts doubt on her title to the land.
- The lender requires clear title before approving the loan.
Forms
title · titles