Deed

noun

/diːd/

Word Frequency: 7.3

Definitions

1.nounAn action or act; something that is done.

2.nounA brave or noteworthy action; a feat or exploit.

3.nounAction or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.

"I have fulfilled my promise in word and in deed."

4.nounA legal instrument that is executed under seal or before witnesses.

"I inherited the deed to the house."

5.verbTo transfer real property by deed.

"He deeded over the mineral rights to some fellas from Denver."

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