MUNIMENT

Muniment

A Muniment or Muniment of Title is a legal term for a document, or other evidence, that indicates ownership of an asset. The word is derived from munimentum, the Latin word for a defensive fortification. In other words, "muniments of title" means the written evidence which a land owner can use to defend title to his estate.

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muniment

Noun

  1. A deed, or other official document kept as proof of ownership or rights or privileges; an archived document.
  2. Things which a person or place is equipped with; effects, furnishings, accoutrements.
  3. Something used as a defence.


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