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.
source: WordNet 3.0
something that people do or cause to happen
source: WordNet 3.0
That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; -- a word of extensive application, including, whatever is done, good or bad, great or small.
source: Webster 1913
verb
To convey or transfer by deed; as, he deeded all his estate to his eldest son.