In reference to a code (such as the United States Code), the word title refers to the broad subject heading under which a law is classified. For example, the United States Code is organized into fifty four titles, each title pertaining to a particular subject.18 U.S.C. § 925A (a provision added to the U.S.
See: Abstract of title; Abstract
[Last reviewed in November of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team]
A title company is an organization that provides title insurance and conducts title searches for transactions of property.
Title insurance is coverage purchased by buyers of real estate to protect against issues of title.
As explained by the U.S. Department of Education, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C.
Title report is a document containing the key legal details and history of a piece of property found during a title search. While anyone can get a title report, buyers typically pay for a title report when buying a piece of property as part of closing costs.
A title search is a search of the public records for any defects or encumbrances in a property's chain of title. Title searches are needed so that prospective buyers and secured creditors are not later surprised by
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal employment law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), and national origin. Title VII gives employees a private right to action.
Title X, also known as the Residential Lead-Based Paint Reduction Act of 1992, was an act aimed to protect families, and especially young children, from exposure to lead from paint, dust, and soil. Title X imposes several requirements.
