muniments
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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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muniments
(ˈmjuːnɪmənts)pl n
1. (Law) law the title deeds and other documentary evidence relating to the title to land
2. archaic furnishings or supplies
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| Noun | 1. | muniments - deeds and other documentary evidence of title to land title deed - a legal document proving a person's right to property law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" |
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muniments
pl (Jur, form) → Urkunde f
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