Deed: meaning, definitions and examples

As a duplicate entry, it has the same meaning as described previously, referring to a legal document.

• The property transaction was finalized with the signing of the deed.
• He kept the deed in a safe place to prove his ownership.

A general term referring to any written or printed paper that provides information or evidence. It's not limited to legal contexts.

• Please send me the document as soon as possible.
• She lost an important document that she needed for her application.

A broader legal term, often used to describe a formal written document that records a legal act, contract, or agreement.

• The will is a legal instrument that dictates the distribution of the estate.
• A promissory note is an instrument that serves as a written promise to pay a debt.

Used in legal and real estate settings to describe the act of transferring property or title from one person to another.

• The attorney handled the conveyance of the property.
• Conveyance of ownership requires several legal steps.

Used for significant actions, often with implications of moral or ethical judgment. It can be good or bad but usually refers to notable actions.

• Her heroic deed saved many lives during the fire.
• He regretted his mischievous deed and vowed to make amends.

Refers to a specific occurrence of doing something, often within a formal or legislative context. It can also be used in legal or theatrical contexts.

• The government passed an act to improve healthcare.
• Her performance was the final act of the play.

A general term for something done, especially when referring to a series of steps or processes. Often used in discussions about taking initiative or responsibility.

• His prompt action prevented a serious accident.
• She is known for her decisive actions in crisis situations.

Refers to a movement or an act typically done to communicate feeling or intention, often with a particular symbolic significance.

• He gave her a small gift as a gesture of appreciation.
• The gesture of shaking hands is common in many cultures.