trust deed

American  

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.

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trust deed British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of trust deed

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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trust deed

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

From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2017

Like Carnegie, she adds that: "Barrow wrote the trust deed in such a way as to give trustees of the future absolute discretion."

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2012

A trust deed, guaranteeing Rinehart, who is chairwoman of Hancock, control over the company “doesn’t mean the ability to control every single share,” Brereton said.

From BusinessWeek ● Oct. 7, 2011

The trust deed said the assets could be reassigned if “any doubts may arise relating to the continuity of the life of the diocese”.

From Economist ● Jan. 6, 2011

The government is vested by the trust deed, sanctioned by the court of Chancery on the 1st of January 1899, in nine trustees assisted by a conference of delegates from each church in the trust.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various