n. 1. often muniments Law Documentary evidence by which one can defend a title to property or a claim to rights. 2. Archaic A means of defense or protection. [Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin mūnīmentum, from Latin, defense, protection, from mūnīre, to fortify; see MUNITION.] |
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