titulars
Titulars are people who hold a title without implying current control or jurisdiction over the corresponding territory or office. The term can apply to both individuals and roles, depending on context. Etymologically, titular comes from the Latin titulus, meaning a label or title.
In political and ceremonial contexts, a titular head or titular ruler is a person who occupies a
In the Catholic and some other Christian churches, the term has a specific technical meaning. A titular
The concept of titularity can also appear in other organizations or offices where an individual carries a