a formal written document that is a record of an agreement, especially one relating to property:
• The parties to a deed should sign it in the presence of a witness.
a legal document proving that someone owns a particular property
a formal agreement relating to change of ownership, or property, or shares; = deed of transfer
a formal legal document that creates a trust (= arrangement where someone controls another person's money for them ) . It states who will manage the trust, how it is to be managed, and who will gain from it; = trust instrument:
• Trustees for the stockholders and eurobond holders are appointed under trust deeds.
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deed UK US /diːd/ noun [C]
► LAW, PROPERTY a legal document that is an official record of an agreement or official proof that someone owns land or a building: »
Solicitors should ensure that borrowers understand the mortgage on offer before signing the mortgage deed.
Financial and business terms. 2012.