Law. A transfer of ownership; the document showing such a transfer; deed.
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- Glossary: COLOR OF TITLEThe appearance, semblance, or simulacrum of title. Also termed "apparent title."
- Glossary: DEEDA written instrument under seal, containing a contract or agreement which has been delivered by the party to be bound and accepted by the obligee or covenantee.
- Glossary: FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCEA conveyance or transfer of property, the object of which is to defraud a creditor, or hinder or delay him, or to put such property beyond his reach.
- Glossary: GRANTOR
- Glossary: LEASEA species of contract for the possession and profits of lands and tenements either for life or for a certain term of years, or during the pleasure of the parties, which gives rise to the relationship of landlord and tenant.