means

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

1
a
: something enabling one to achieve a desired end
a means of self-defense
2
: resources (as income and assets) at one's disposal

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“Means.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/means. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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