deed

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To return to the historical evidence, the weakening of political and economic institutions is usually enough for the evil deed to be done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

At one point, he identifies a lost deed, by which Abdulmejid transferred the caliphate to the nizam’s family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

If the surviving spouse is living in the home but doesn’t actually own it, the life-estate deed or prenup needs to clearly reflect who owns the property.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Finally, a will controls the assets a person owns at death that have not already been transferred by deed, trust or contract or via beneficiary designation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

He spent a large part of his life expiating one unfortunate deed after another and never rebelling against the almost impossible demands made upon him.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton