muniments

mu·ni·ment

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [myoo-nuh-muh nt]
- /ˈmyu nə mənt/
- /ˈmjuː.nɪ.mənts/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [myoo-nuh-muh nt]
- /ˈmyu nə mənt/

Definitions of muniments word

noun muniments muniments, Law. a document, as a title deed or a charter, by which rights or privileges are defended or maintained. 1
noun muniments Archaic. a defense or protection. 1
noun plural muniments the title deeds and other documentary evidence relating to the title to land 0
noun plural muniments furnishings or supplies 0

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Origin of muniments

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin mūnīmentum document (e.g., title, deed) for use in defense against a claimant, Latin: defense, protection, orig., fortification, equivalent to mūnī(re) to fortify + -mentum -ment

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Parts of speech for Muniments

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muniments popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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