That which is done, acted or effected; an act; a fact; a word of extensive application, including whatever is done, good or bad, great or small. And Joseph said to them, what deed is this which ye have done? Genesis 44:15. We receive the due reward of our deeds. Luke 23:41.

Exploit; achievement; illustrious act. Whose deeds some nobler poem shall adorn.

Power of action; agency. With will and deed created free.

A writing containing some contract or agreement, and the evidence of its execution; particularly, an instrument on paper or parchment, conveying real estate to a purchaser or donee. This instrument must be executed, and the execution attested, in the manner prescribed by law. Indeed, in fact; in reality. These words are united and called an adverb. But sometimes they are separated by very, in very deed; a more emphatical expression. Exodus 9:76.

To convey or transfer by deed; a popular use of the word in America; as, he deeded all his estate to his eldest son.