deed

deed · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

  2. 2.

    A legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property.

  3. 3.

    (Usually deeds) Legal documents in general.

  4. 4.

    To transfer property by means of a deed.

Forms

plural: deeds

Related words

Antonyms: inaction
See also: act, action, deeds
Synonyms: act, action, document, feat

Etymology

From Old English dæd meaning "action, performance," from Proto-Germanic dediz. Related to German Tat and Dutch daad.