Fōr'/ti-fi-cā'tion, n.

n. [Fr. fortification, Sp. fortificacion, It. fortificazione, Lat. fortificatio.]

1. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to defend them against an enemy.
2. That which fortifies or strengthens; especially, the works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fort; a castle.

Syn.—Fortress; castle; citadel; bulwark. See CASTLE.