deed (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /diːd/
Definition
A written document that legally transfers ownership of property, especially real estate, from one person to another.
Examples
He signed the deed to the house over to his daughter.
The lawyer carefully reviewed the deed before the closing.
Lost deeds can cause significant problems with property ownership.
How to Use deed
- deed of trust (collocation)
- A legal document used in some states to transfer property to a trustee who holds it for the benefit of a beneficiary. — "The bank required a deed of trust to secure the loan."
- deed poll (collocation)
- A deed that is used to change one's name. — "He registered his new name by deed poll."
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