muniment

noun

mu·​ni·​ment ˈmyü-nə-mənt How to pronounce muniment (audio)
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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The most common shortcuts are muniment of title, small estate proceeding and family settlement. Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin munimentum, from Latin, defense, safeguard, from munire to fortify

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of muniment was in the 15th century

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“Muniment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muniment. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

muniment

noun
mu·​ni·​ment ˈmyü-nə-mənt How to pronounce muniment (audio)
: 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 pl.
the muniments of which the chain of record title is formedConnecticut General Statutes
Etymology

Anglo-French, from Middle French, defense, from Latin munimentum, from munire to fortify

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