Legal Definitions - Title (legislation)

Definition: In legislation, the term "title" refers to a broad subject heading under which a law is classified.

For example, the United States Code is organized into fifty titles, each title pertaining to a particular subject. So, when we refer to a law, we might say it is in "Title 18" or "Title 42".

Another example is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This is a large portion or subset of the act that deals with employment discrimination. It is codified in Title 42 of the United States Code.

These examples illustrate how titles are used to organize laws and make them easier to find and understand. By grouping laws by subject, it is easier for people to locate the laws that are relevant to their needs.