trust deed

noun

1. a written instrument legally conveying property to a trustee, such as a bank, often for the purpose of securing a mortgage or promissory note.

trust deed

noun

1. a document that transfers the legal title to property to a trustee

Word History and Origins

Origin of trust deed¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

“The success of Ukraine’s defense turns on whether Russia’s threatened use of force imposed what English law regards as illegitimate pressure on Ukraine to enter into the trust deed and related contracts,” the court wrote.

From Seattle Times

On the other hand, when you have a trust deed or deed of trust, the lender files a release deed.

From Washington Post

In a statement released on Saturday, Mr Sarwar said he had signed a discretionary trust deed that meant he could never access the assets.

From BBC

The investigators say that she produced a forged trust deed about the London apartments.

From New York Times

To prove her point, she produced a trust deed signed by both her and her brother dated February 2006.

From BBC