deed

• Nom désignant une action ou un acte, souvent remarquable, héroïque ou ayant une portée juridique.

A noun referring to an action or act, often one that is notable, heroic, or legally significant.

1. Action or actB1formal

   Something that is done, especially something that is very good or very bad.

   Action, acte

   • He is remembered for his heroic deeds.
   • She performed a kind deed by helping the elderly woman.
   • The villain's evil deeds were finally punished.

   Synonymesaccomplishmentachievementactactionendeavorexploitfeatperformanceundertakingventure

2. B2formallegal

   A legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding property or contract.

   Acte juridique

   • The lawyer reviewed the deed to the house.
   • They signed the deed transferring ownership of the land.
   • The deed must be notarized to be valid.

   Synonymesconveyancedocumentindentureinstrumenttitle