AMMUNITION, a general name for all warlike provisions; but more particularly powder, ball, &c.
Ammunition, arms, utensils of war, gunpowder, imported without license from his majesty, are, by the laws of England, forfeited, and triple the value. And again, such license obtained, except for furnishing his majesty's public stores, is to be void, and the offender to incur a premium, and to be disabled to hold any office of the crown.