deed
Plural
deeds
1
an action or behavior that someone does
- His heroic deed saved several lives during the disaster.
- She was recognized for her charitable deed in the community.
- The deed was recorded in the history books as a turning point.
- They spoke about the importance of doing good deeds for others.
- He reflected on his past deeds and their consequences.
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2
a legal document that a person signs, particularly one proving the fact that they own a property
- The deed to the house was carefully stored in a safe deposit box, serving as evidence of the homeowner's legal ownership.
- Before closing on the sale, the seller transferred the deed to the buyer, officially conveying ownership of the property.
- The deed contained detailed descriptions of the property boundaries, rights of way, and any encumbrances or restrictions on land use.
- To protect their interests, buyers should conduct a title search to ensure that the deed is free of any liens or claims that could affect their ownership rights.
- In the event of a dispute over property ownership, the deed serves as primary evidence of legal title and can be used to resolve conflicts through the legal system.
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