tipulary

a. [ F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See Title. ] Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular prince. [ 1913 Webster ]

If these magnificent titles yet remain
Not merely titular. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Titular bishop. See under Bishop. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A titulary. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality or state of being titular. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a titular manner; nominally; by title only. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Titularies [ Cf. F. titulaire. ] A person invested with a title, in virtue of which he holds an office or benefice, whether he performs the duties of it or not. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A titulary. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality or state of being titular. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a titular manner; nominally; by title only. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Titularies [ Cf. F. titulaire. ] A person invested with a title, in virtue of which he holds an office or benefice, whether he performs the duties of it or not. [ 1913 Webster ]