26984 words

deeds

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one:

Examples:

do an evil deed It seems to me that a lot of evil deeds are done in the name of religion.
do a good deed She's always helping people and doing good deeds.
2
a legal document that is an official record of an agreement or official proof that someone owns land or a building
3
an intentional act, esp. a very bad or very good one:

Examples:

[ C ] Whatever his motives, the deed did save a hundred thousand lives.
4

Examples:

According to the deed, she owns the land from here to the river.
5
a legal document that is an official record of an agreement or official proof that someone owns land or a building:

Examples:

Solicitors should ensure that borrowers understand the mortgage on offer before signing the mortgage deed.

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