muniments
Britishplural noun
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law the title deeds and other documentary evidence relating to the title to land
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archaic furnishings or supplies
Example Sentences
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He did not approve of his master surrendering these muniments of war.
From Japan by Murray, David
Wills were of rare occurrence among the family muniments, and marked the existence of disagreement.
From Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. by Watson, William Davy
It was almost impossible to avoid ultimate success with such armies to lead, and so heroic a people to sustain the efforts and furnish the muniments of war.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 357, June, 1845 by Various
It would check and guide our inquiries now, and would prepare for the better day, when we can negotiate the restoration of our old muniments from the governments of Europe.
From Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)
Pierre tells what Calcutta banks are custodians of papers, shares of stock, other muniments of title and moneys.
From Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 by Lee, Carson Jay
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