Definition of muniment
1 : the evidence (such 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
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Origin and Etymology of muniment
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin munimentum, from Latin, defense, safeguard, from munire to fortify
First Known Use: 15th century
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playLegal Definition of muniment
: a record (as a deed, statutory grant, or judgment) that passes title to real property and enables a person to defend the title or otherwise maintain a claim to real rights or privileges muniment of title —often used in plural the muniments of which the chain of record title is formed — Connecticut General Statutes
Origin and Etymology of muniment
Anglo-French, from Middle French, defense, from Latin munimentum, from munire to fortify
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