Thesaurus: deed

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1. a. Dead.
2. v. t. That which is word/done">done or word/effected">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. v. t. Illustrious act; achievement; exploit.
4. v. t. Power of action; agency; efficiency.
5. v. t. Fact; reality; -- whence we have indeed.
6. v. t. A sealed instrument in writing, on paper or parchment, duly executed and delivered, containing some transfer, bargain, or contract.
7. v. t. Performance; -- followed by of.
8. v. t. To convey or transfer by deed; as, he deeded all his estate to his eldest son.
9. n. a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
10. n. something that people do or cause to happen