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Definition: An insurance policy that protects the owner of property against loss that occurs from a defect in a title for real estate.

For instance, if you buy a piece of property and at a later date another person proves ownership of it, the insurance will pay your losses (some exclusions apply). When a property is mortgaged the lending institution has a separate title policy to protect its interests.

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