Code and Deed

noun

• A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones.
  • synonyms: codification
• A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy.
• Computer science. ( the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions)
  • synonyms: computer code

verb

• Attach a code to.
  • usage: "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later"
• Convert ordinary language into code.
  • usage: "We should encode the message for security reasons"
  • synonyms: encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code

• (n.) A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
• (n.) Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals.

noun

• A legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it.
  • usage: "he signed the deed"; "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment"
  • synonyms: deed of conveyance, title
• Something that people do or cause to happen.
  • synonyms: act, human action, human activity

• (a.) Dead.
• (v.t.) That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; -- a word of extensive application, including, whatever is done, good or bad, great or small.
• (v.t.) To convey or transfer by deed; as, he deeded all his estate to his eldest son.
• (v.t.) Fact; reality; -- whence we have indeed.
• (v.t.) Performance; -- followed by of.
• (v.t.) Power of action; agency; efficiency.
• (v.t.) A sealed instrument in writing, on paper or parchment, duly executed and delivered, containing some transfer, bargain or contract.
• (v.t.) Illustrious act; achievement; exploit.

Deed is a formal written instrument by which title to real property is transferred from one owner to another. The deed should contain an accurate description of the property being conveyed, should be signed and witnessed according to the laws of the State where the property is located, and should be delivered to the purchaser at closing day. There are two parties to a deed: the grantor and the grantee. See also deed of trust.