titlu

Titlu is a Romanian noun that translates to “title” in English and is used in several contexts to denote a label, a heading, a right, or a document that proves ownership.

In publishing and everyday language, titlu refers to the name given to a work, such as a book, article, film, or song. It functions as a descriptor that identifies the work and is often set apart from the body of the text. In Romanian, the title of a work is typically capitalized according to standard typography rules.

In legal and property contexts, titlu has a more technical meaning. A titlu de proprietate is a document that proves ownership of real property or other assets. In civil law, the titlu constitutes the legal basis for exercising a right or transferring it to another party. Certain titles, such as titlu executoriu, are enforceable in court and authorize certain procedural steps, including actions to recover or seize assets. The concept of titlu is central to the transfer of property, where a valid title is required to effect a lawful change of ownership.

In finance, titlu de valoare refers to value-bearing instruments, or securities, including stocks and bonds. Titluri de stat are government securities issued to raise funds. The term encompasses a range of tradable financial instruments that evidence claims to future payments or ownership rights.

Etymologically, titlu derives from Latin titulus, meaning an inscription or label, and it has cognates in several European languages, including English title. The word thus covers literary, legal, and financial meanings that center on identification, proof, or claim.