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titulary

American  
[tich-uh-ler-ee, tit-yuh-] / ˈtɪtʃ əˌlɛr i, ˈtɪt yə- /

adjective

plural

titularies
  1. titular.


Etymology

Origin of titulary

1595–1605; < Latin titul ( us ) title + -ary

Example Sentences

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The Queen has a special affection for Canada, which, unlike Australia, has shown no signs of the Republican sentiment that seeks to remove her as titulary Head of State.

From National Geographic

The constitution of 1791, it is true, made the king the titulary head of the executive power; but the internal administration of the kingdom was not actually in his hands.

From Project Gutenberg

The titulary counsellor117 Shchekatikhin, who conducted him to the place of his exile, Kurghan, in the south of Siberia, showed a great reverence to all the churches which they passed by.

From Project Gutenberg

It would be the same system under any other titulary name as it is now.

From Project Gutenberg

The King can permit the titulary possessor of a Majorat to convert it into real property producing the same revenue, and which will be subject to the same reversion.

From Project Gutenberg