MUNIMENT

Etymology

Noun

muniment (plural muniments)

(chiefly, legal) A deed, or other official document kept as proof of ownership or rights or privileges; an archived document. [from 15th c.]

(obsolete, in the plural) Things which a person or place is equipped with; effects, furnishings, accoutrements. [15th-19th c.]

(obsolete) Something used as a defence. [16th-19th c.]

Source: Wiktionary

Mu"ni*ment, n. Etym: [L. munimentum, fr. munire to fortify. See Munition.]

1. The act of supporting or defending. [Obs.]

2. That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means of defense; munition; assistance. "Other muniments and petty helps." Shak.

3. (Law)

Definition: A record; the evidences or writings whereby a man is enabled to defend the title to his estate; title deeds and papers. Blount. Muniment house or room, that room in a cathedral, castle, or other public building, which is used for keeping the records, charters, seals, deeds, and the like. Gwilt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition