sealed instrument

  • 21Deed — Deed, n. [AS. d[=ae]d; akin to OS. d[=a]d, D. & Dan. daad, G. that, Sw. d[*a]d, Goth. d[=e]ds; fr. the root of do. See {Do}, v. t.] 1. That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; a word of extensive… …

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  • 22In deed — Deed Deed, n. [AS. d[=ae]d; akin to OS. d[=a]d, D. & Dan. daad, G. that, Sw. d[*a]d, Goth. d[=e]ds; fr. the root of do. See {Do}, v. t.] 1. That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; a word of… …

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  • 23Cov|e|nant — «KUHV uh nuhnt», noun, verb. –n. 1. a solemn agreement between two or more persons or groups; compact: »The rival nations signed a covenant to reduce their armaments. SYNONYM(S): contract. 2. Law. a) a formal agreement that is legal, especially… …

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  • 24cov|e|nant — «KUHV uh nuhnt», noun, verb. –n. 1. a solemn agreement between two or more persons or groups; compact: »The rival nations signed a covenant to reduce their armaments. SYNONYM(S): contract. 2. Law. a) a formal agreement that is legal, especially… …

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  • 25specialty — noun (plural ties) Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English specialte, from Anglo French especialté, from Late Latin specialitat , specialitas, from Latin specialis special Date: 15th century 1. a distinctive mark or quality 2. a. a… …

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  • 26deed — I. noun Etymology: Middle English dede, from Old English dǣd; 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 …

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  • 27bond — bond1 bondable, adj. bondability, n. bonder, n. bondless, adj. /bond/, n. 1. something that binds, fastens, confines, or holds together. 2. a cord, rope, band, or ligament …

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  • 28simple — sim·ple adj 1: oral or written but not under seal or of record 2: not extreme, aggravated, or complicated simple kidnapping 3: having no limitations or restrictions see also fee simple sim·ply adv …

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  • 29bond — I [[t]bɒnd[/t]] n. 1) something that binds, fastens, confines, or holds together 2) a cord, rope, band, or ligament 3) something that binds a person or persons to a certain circumstance or line of behavior: the bond of matrimony[/ex] 4) something …

    From formal English to slang

  • 30assumpsit — /3sam(p)s3t/ He undertook; he promised. A promise or engagement by which one person assumes or undertakes to do some act or pay something to another. It may be either oral or in writing, but is not under seal. It is express if the promisor puts&#8230; …

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