Meaning & use
titularly
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In name or title only, without holding the actual power, authority, or substance associated with a position.
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He remained titularly the head of the company, though his son made all the real decisions.
The queen reigns titularly, while parliament holds the true governing power.
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Derived from "titular," meaning holding a title without the corresponding function, often used to describe ceremonial or figurehead roles.
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nominallyin name only
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