means
noun plural but singular or plural in construction
1
a
: something enabling one to achieve a desired end
a means of self-defense
b
2
: resources (as income and assets) at one's disposal
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“Means.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/means. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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