deed (diːd
)
Definitions
noun
- something that is done or performed; act
- a notable achievement; feat; exploit
- action or performance, as opposed to words
- law a formal legal document signed, witnessed, and delivered to effect a conveyance or transfer of property or to create a legal obligation or contract
verb
- (tr) US Canadian to convey or transfer (property) by deed
Word Origin
Old English dēd; related to Old High German tāt, Gothic gadeths; see doOld English related to Old High German Gothic see 1Usage examples
She then stood over him while the deed was done, to ensure he was properly clean.
, TREASON KEEP (2001)If someone defaults he will suffer the consequences under the licence deed.
India Today (2000)Another downloaded fee is the $53.50 charged for switching the property deed from the developer to the unit owner.
Globe and Mail (2003)So he decided to have the last laugh by forking out £40 to get his Christian name changed by deed poll.
Sun, News of the World (2002)Not by word or deed could they let people have suspicions of their association.
, WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS (2002)