Tit"u*lar (?), a. [F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See Title.]
Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular prince.
If these magnificent titles yet remain
Not merely titular.
Milton.
Titular bishop. See under Bishop.
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Tit"u*lar, n.
A titulary.
[R.]
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