bond for deed

noun

Etymology

From bond + for + deed.

  1. inherited from *dʰéh₁tis — “deed, action
  2. inherited from *dēdiz — “deed
  3. inherited from *dādi
  4. inherited from dēd
  5. inherited from dede

Definitions

  1. A document given by the owner of real estate to convey the property upon being paid money

    A document given by the owner of real estate to convey the property upon being paid money; an agreement to convey title in the future that, so long as it remains executory, allows title to remain vested in the original owner.

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