muniment

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

MU'NIMENT, noun [Latin munimentum, from munio, to fortify.] 1. A fortification of any kind; a strong hold; a place of defense. 2. Support; defense. 3. Record; a writing by which claims and rights are defended or maintained. Termes de la ley.
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