Deed

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1. Adjective

Dead.

2. Verb

That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; -- a word of extensive application, including, whatever is done, good or bad, great or small.

3. Verb

Illustrious act; achievement; exploit.

4. Verb

Power of action; agency; efficiency.

5. Verb

Fact; reality; -- whence we have indeed.

6. Verb

A sealed instrument in writing, on paper or parchment, duly executed and delivered, containing some transfer, bargain, or contract.

7. Verb

Performance; -- followed by of.

8. Verb

To convey or transfer by deed; as, he deeded all his estate to his eldest son.

9. Noun

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"
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