Deed meaning

What does “deed” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“deed” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it.

deed

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”

    “he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment”

  2. something that people do or cause to happen

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University