muniment
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mu·ni·ment
(myo͞o′nə-mənt)n.
1. often muniments Law Documentary evidence by which one can defend a title to property or a claim to rights.
2. Archaic A means of defense or protection.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin mūnīmentum, from Latin, defense, protection, from mūnīre, to fortify; see munition.]
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muniment
(ˈmjuːnɪmənt)n
rare a means of defence
[C15: via Old French, from Latin munīre to defend]
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mu•ni•ment
(ˈmyu nə mənt)n.
1. muniments, Law. a document by which rights or privileges are defended or maintained.
2. Archaic. a defense or protection.
[1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin mūnīmentum document for use in defense against a claimant, Latin: defense =mūnī(re) to fortify (see munition) + -mentum -ment]
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