deeds

Definition

Legal documents that prove you own property and transfer that ownership from one person to another. Think of a deed as the property equivalent of a receipt, except way more important and filed at the courthouse.

Example Usage

The seller handed over the deeds, finally making them the official owners of the house.

Source: Real Estate Law and Legal Dictionary

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