afforcement

afforcement ([schwa]-fors-m[schwa]nt), n. [Law Latin] Hist. 1. A reinforcement or fortification; esp., the reinforcing of a court on a solemn or extraordinary occasion. 2. A fortress. — Also termed afforciament ([schwa]-for-sh[schwa]-m[schwa]nt); afforciamentum ([schwa]-for-shee-[schwa]-men-t[schwa]m).

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