Deed: meaning, definitions and examples

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deed

[ diːd ]

^{Context #1}

legal document

A legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights.

Synonyms

conveyance, document, instrument

Examples of usage

He signed the deed to transfer ownership of the house.
The deed was recorded in the county records.
The deed stated the terms of the agreement clearly.

^{Context #2}

action or act

An action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

Synonyms

act, action, gesture

Examples of usage

She did a good deed by helping the elderly man.
His kind deeds were well-known in the community.
Performing charitable deeds can make a positive impact on society.

Translations

Translations of the word "deed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ato

feito
documento

🇮🇳 कर्म

काम
दस्तावेज़

🇩🇪 Tat

🇮🇩 perbuatan

🇺🇦 вчинок

справа
документ

🇵🇱 czyn

🇯🇵 行為 (こうい)

🇫🇷 acte

🇪🇸 acción

hecho
escritura

🇹🇷 eylem

🇰🇷 행위

🇸🇦 فعل

🇨🇿 čin

🇸🇰 čin

🇨🇳 行为

🇸🇮 dejanje

🇮🇸 verk

🇰🇿 қылық

🇬🇪 ქმედება

🇦🇿 əməl

🇲🇽 acción

hecho
escritura

Word origin

The word 'deed' originated from Middle English 'dede', Old English 'dǣd', meaning an act, something done. The concept of deeds has been present in legal systems for centuries, with written documentation being crucial for transactions involving property or rights. Over time, 'deed' evolved to encompass both legal documents and moral actions, highlighting the dual nature of the term in modern usage.