munition

Definitions


[mjʊˈnɪʃn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores
(e.g: reserves of nuclear, chemical, and conventional munitions)


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Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a granted right or privilege): from French, from Latin munitio(n-) ‘fortification’, from munire ‘fortify or secure’


[mjʊˈnɪʃn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- supply with munitions
(e.g: it never had the defence industry necessary to equip or munition its forces)


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Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a granted right or privilege): from French, from Latin munitio(n-) ‘fortification’, from munire ‘fortify or secure’




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