term:

Document

document n

1 : a writing (as a deed or lease) conveying information see also instrument
2 a : something (as a writing, photograph, or recording) that may be used as evidence
b : an official paper (as a license) relied on as the basis, proof, or support of something (as a right or privilege)
[dÄ -kyə-ment] vt 1 a : to furnish documentary evidence of
b : to provide with exact references to authoritative supporting information
2 : to furnish (as a ship) with documents (as ship’s papers)