entitle
verbUK /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ · CA /ənˈtaɪtəl/
Etymology From Anglo-Norman entitler, from Old French entiteler, (French intituler), from Late Latin intitulāre.
1
To give a title to.
- The deed entitled her to an undivided interest in the property.
2
To dignify by an honorary designation.
3
To give power or authority (to do something).
- A passport entitles the bearer to travel to other countries.
4
To give rightful ownership.
5
To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.
- His autobiography, entitled Life of a Driver, was a best-seller.
- Derived terms
- disentitle, entitlee, entitlement, misentitle