deed meaning and definition

DEED noun

Definition of deed (noun)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: deed of conveyance, title
2. something that people do or cause to happen
   • synonyms: act, human action, human activity