deed

The definition of a deed is something which is done.

(noun)

An example of a deed is a helpful act; a “good deed.”

Deed is defined as a document of ownership.

(noun)

An example of a deed is a contract to state ownership of land.

To deed is defined as to transfer land to someone.

(verb)

An example of deed is to give someone your house in your will.

See deed in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a thing done; act
a feat of courage, skill, etc.
action; actual performance: honest in word and deed
Law a document under seal which, when delivered, transfers a present interest in property

Origin: ME dede < OE ded, dæd, akin to Ger tat, ODu dede, ON dath, Goth deds: for IE base see do

transitive verb

to transfer (property) by such a document

See deed in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Something that is carried out; an act or action.
A usually praiseworthy act; a feat or exploit.
Action or performance in general: Deeds, not words, matter most.
Law A document sealed as an instrument of bond, contract, or conveyance, especially relating to property.

transitive verb deed·ed, deed·ing, deeds

To transfer by means of a deed: deeded the property to the children.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English dede

Origin: , from Old English dǣd; see dhē- in Indo-European roots

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