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Definition: A title acquired from an ancestor by purchase, gift, or inheritance before or after the ancestor's death.
Example: John inherited a piece of land from his grandfather. The title to the land is a particular title.
Explanation: In this example, John acquired the title to the land from his grandfather through inheritance. The title is specific to that particular piece of land and was not acquired through any other means such as purchase or adverse possession. Therefore, it is a particular title.