Deed
Definition of Deed
Pronunciation: dēd | a. | 1. | Dead. | | n. | 1. | That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; - a word of extensive application, including, whatever is done, good or bad, great or small.And Joseph said to them, What deed is this which ye have done? - Gen. xliv. 15. | | 2. | Illustrious act; achievement; exploit. | | 3. | Power of action; agency; efficiency. | | 4. | Fact; reality; - whence we have indeed. | | 5. | (Law) A sealed instrument in writing, on paper or parchment, duly executed and delivered, containing some transfer, bargain, or contract. | | 6. | Performance; - followed by of. | | v. t. | 1. | To convey or transfer by deed; as, he deeded all his estate to his eldest son. |
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