Muniment

[mju:nimәnt]

Definition

(n.) The act of supporting or defending.

(n.) That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means of defense; munition; assistance.

(n.) A record; the evidences or writings whereby a man is enabled to defend the title to his estate; title deeds and papers.

Checker: Shelia

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Fortification, stronghold, citadel, fortress, fort.[2]. (Law.) Record, title deeds and papers.

Typist: Murray

Definition

n. that which fortifies: that which defends: a stronghold: place or means of defence: defence: (law) a record fortifying or making good a claim title-deeds or charters—preserved in Muniment chests rooms or houses: any article carefully preserved for its interest or value.—p.adj. Mun′iting (Bacon) fortifying strengthening.—n. Muni′tion materials used in war: military stores of all kinds: (B.) stronghold fortress.

Editor: Louise