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muniment

American  
[myoo-nuh-muhnt] / ˈmyu nə mənt /

noun

  1. Law. muniments, a document, as a title deed or a charter, by which rights or privileges are defended or maintained.

  2. Archaic. a defense or protection.

muniment British  
/ ˈmjuːnɪmənt /

noun

  1. rare a means of defence

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Etymology

Origin of muniment

1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin mūnīmentum document (e.g., title, deed) for use in defense against a claimant, Latin: defense, protection, originally, fortification, equivalent to mūnī ( re ) to fortify + -mentum -ment

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