intitule

American

[in-tit-yool] / ɪnˈtɪt jul /

verb (used with object)

British.

intituled, intituling

to give a title to (a legislative act, etc.); entitle.

intitule British

/ ɪnˈtɪtjuːl /

verb

(tr) parliamentary procedure (in Britain) to entitle (an Act)

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

intitulation

noun

Etymology

Origin of intitule

1375–1425; < Late Latin intitulāre, derivative of titulus title ( see in- ²); replacing late Middle English entitulen < Middle French entituler < Late Latin, as above; cf. entitle

Example Sentences

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Howbeit there be many who would rather intitule it 'Metamorphosis', that is to say, a transfiguration or transformation, by reason of the argument and matter within.

From The Golden Asse by Adlington, William, fl. 1566

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