titular head
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refers to a person who is the leader of a country or organization in name only, with no real power
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- The queen is often seen as a titular head of state, with real power resting with the parliament.
- In many constitutional monarchies, the monarch serves as a titular head.
- He was appointed the titular head of the committee, but all decisions were made by others.
- The new president became the titular head of the company after the merger, with little actual authority.
- Historically, some emperors became mere titular heads while powerful regents governed.
- Despite being the titular head, her influence on policy was minimal.
- The role of the chairman is largely that of a titular head in this organization.
- She functions as a titular head, performing ceremonial duties rather than executive ones.
- After the revolution, the former dictator was left as a titular head with no army.
- The board decided to appoint an honorary titular head to represent the foundation.