Definition of Deed
Deed
deed
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a conscious or deliberate action performed by someone;
e.g. She did a good deed by helping the old lady.
(noun)
broadly, performance or action;
e.g. You should show your kindness in deed, not just in words.
(noun)
a brave, heroic, or noble action, an act of courage;
e.g. The soldier's deed was rewarded with a medal from the king.
(noun)
a formal legal document signed by all involved parties, outlining an official bargain or transfer, especially regarding the rights to and/or ownership of a property;
e.g. They presented the deed to their mansion as proof that they owned it.
(verb)
(American) to officially transfer the ownership of property or convey the rights to something through a formal signed legal document;
e.g. We hope she will deed the property to a suitable party so that it remains well-maintained.
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