muniment

Muniment \Mu"ni*ment\, n. [L. munimentum, fr. munire to fortify.
   See {Munition}.]
   1. The act of supporting or defending. [Obs.]
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   2. That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means
      of defense; munition; assistance. "Other muniments and
      petty helps." --Shak.
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   3. (Law) A record; the evidences or writings whereby a man is
      enabled to defend the title to his estate; title deeds and
      papers. --Blount.
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   {Muniment room} or {Muniment house}, that room in a
      cathedral, castle, or other public building, which is used
      for keeping the records, charters, seals, deeds, and the
      like. --Gwilt.
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MUNIMENTS. The instruments of writing and written evidences which the owner 
of lands, possessions, or inheritances has, by which he is enabled to defend 
the title of his estate. Termes de la Ley, h.t.; 3 Inst. 170.