First Known Use: 1607
Dictionary
premunition
noun pre·mu·ni·tion \ˌprē-myu̇-ˈni-shən\
Definition of PREMUNITION
1
archaic : an advance provision of protection
2
a : resistance to a disease due to the existence of its causative agent in a state of physiological equilibrium in the host b : immunity to a particular infection due to previous presence of the causative agent
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Origin of PREMUNITION
Latin praemunition-, praemunitio strengthening of an argument to forestall objections, from praemunire to fortify in advance, from prae- + munire to fortify — more at munition
Medical Dictionary
premunition
noun pre·mu·ni·tion \ˌprē-myu̇-ˈnish-ən\
Medical Definition of PREMUNITION
1
: resistance to a disease due to the existence of its causative agent in a state of physiological equilibrium in the host
2
: immunity to a particular infection due to previous presence of the causative agent
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