deed

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

- he signed the deed

Similar word(s): title

Definition categories: communication, instrument

2. something that people do or cause to happen

Similar word(s): act

Definition categories: general, event

Sentences with deed as a noun:

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

- I inherited the deed to the house.

verb

1. (informal) To transfer real property by deed.

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