MUNIMENT


Meaning of MUNIMENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' myü-n ə -m ə nt

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin munimentum, from Latin, defense, safeguard, from munire to fortify

Date: 15th century

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.