First Known Use: 15th century
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muniment
noun mu·ni·ment \ˈmyü-nə-mənt\
Definition of MUNIMENT
1
: the evidence (as documents) that enables one to defend the title to an estate or a claim to rights and privileges —usually used in plural
2
archaic : a means of defense
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Origin of MUNIMENT
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin munimentum, from Latin, defense, safeguard, from munire to fortify
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