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fortification definition

for·ti·fi·ca·tion (fôrt′ə fi kā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act or science of fortifying
  2. something used in fortifying; esp., a fort or defensive earthwork, wall, etc.
  3. a fortified place or position

Etymology: ME fortificacioun < OFr fortification < LL fortificatio < pp. of fortificare: see fortify

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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