1. a document (such as a title deed or charter) kept as evidence of rights or privileges
Usage: legal; formal
2. a means of defense or protection
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The ancient muniments proved the family’s claim to the estate.
• Legal muniments were stored in the castle’s archives.
• The monastery’s muniments dated back to the 12th century.
• She examined the muniments to verify ownership of the property.
• The lawyer requested all relevant muniments for the case.
• Historical muniments provide evidence of medieval land grants.