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mu·ni·ment (myo̵̅o̅′nə mənt)

noun

  1. Rare a means of protection or defense

  2. Etymology: ML munimentum

    Law a document or documents serving as evidence of inheritances, title to property, etc.

Etymology: ME < Anglo-Fr < OFr < L munimentum, a fortification, defense, protection < munire, to furnish with walls, fortify: see munitions

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