muniment

mu·ni·ment

noun \ˈmyü-nə-mənt\

Definition of MUNIMENT

1

: the evidence (as documents) that enables one to defend the title to an estate or a claim to rights and privileges —usually used in plural

2

archaic : a means of defense

Origin of MUNIMENT

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin munimentum, from Latin, defense, safeguard, from munire to fortify

First Known Use: 15th century