Definition of "deed" in Englisch

noun

1. An action or act; something that is done.

   • One small deed can have one stour effect or more.

2. A brave or noteworthy action; a feat or exploit.

3. Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.

   • I have fulfilled my promise in word and in deed.

4. (law) A legal instrument that is executed under seal or before a witness; sometimes required for certain legal activities, such as the transfer of certain kinds of property.

verb

1. (real estate, informal) To transfer real property by deed.

   • He deeded over the mineral rights to some fellas from Denver.