Muniment

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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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From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:

  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.