Deed



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 行为; ( 土地或建筑物的) 契约、证书
• ［英］ n. 行为 ( action) ; ( 土地或建筑物的) 转让契约、证书 ( a document which transfers a present interest in property)
• ［记］ 主要要记住""契约、证书""的一意

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English dede, from Old English d?d; akin to Old English dōn to do
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. something that is done <evil deeds>
• 2. a usually illustrious act or action ; feat, exploit <a hero's daring deeds>
• 3. the act of performing ; action <righteous in word and in deed>
• 4. a signed and usually sealed instrument containing some legal transfer, bargain, or contract
• ? deedless adjective

II. transitive verb

• Date: 1758
• to convey or transfer by deed

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