# short title

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An abbreviated form of entry for a book in a list or catalog that usually gives only the author's name, the title in brief, the date and place of publication, and the publisher's or printer's name.
2. A title given to an act (or other piece of legislation) to facilitate citation; generally used as the common name for that legislation.

## Source
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