Title

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004922",
  "term": "Title",
  "field": "Law",
  "definitions": [
    "A legal right to ownership of property, representing the bundle of rights associated with possession and control. It signifies the legal basis for holding, using, and disposing of an asset. For real estate, title is typically evidenced by a deed and recorded in public land records to establish clear ownership.",
    "(legislation) The descriptive heading or name given to an act, statute, or bill, which briefly summarizes its subject matter. It serves to identify the legislation and provide notice of its contents. Constitutional provisions often require that the subject of an act be expressed in its title.",
    "(property) The legal right to ownership of property, encompassing the full set of rights associated with possessing and controlling an asset. It serves as the legal foundation for holding, using, and transferring an item of value. For real estate, title is commonly conveyed through a deed and recorded in a county's official records to provide public notice of ownership."
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/title/"
}