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Term: CUM TITULO
Definition: Cum titulo is a Latin term used in law that means "with the title."
It refers to a situation where someone has a legal right or authority to do something because they hold a specific title or position. For example, a person may be allowed to enter a building with the title of "employee" or "owner."
CUM TITULO
cum titulo (pronounced kuhm ti-tuh-loh) is a Latin term used in law. It means "with the title."
1. The land was transferred to the new owner cum titulo, meaning that the new owner received the land with the title.
2. The painting was sold cum titulo, which means that the buyer received the painting with the title of ownership.
The term cum titulo is used to indicate that something is being transferred or sold with the title of ownership. In the examples given, the land and painting were both transferred with the legal title of ownership. This means that the new owner has the legal right to use, sell, or transfer the property as they see fit.