adv. [f. as prec. + -LY2.] In respect of title, name, or style; in or by title or name; esp. in name only, nominally.

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1625.  Bp. Mountagu, App. Cæsar, II. ii. 116. A Generall Councell; not titularly so, as the Conventicle of Trent; but plenarily true, generall, and lawfull.

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1642.  J. Eaton, Honey-c. Free Justif., 309. That we are not imaginarily counted, and titularly called righteous.

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1700.  Astry, trans. Saavedra-Faxardo, I. 20. What else … rendred the Emperour Charles really great, as well as titularly so?

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1853.  Landor, Imag. Conv., Wks. 1876, VI. 566. England is titularly a kingdom.

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1905.  Times, Lit. Supp., 15 Dec., 440/2. Wilkes was court-martialled for wearing a captain’s uniform while titularly only a lieutenant.

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  b.  By way of hereditary title (of rank). rare.

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1756.  C. Lucas, Ess. Waters, III. Ded. You greatly disdain to rely on honors titularly transmitted.

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