deed Copy link Outline I. Thing done1. factum2. res, rĕi, f. (where doing is implied in the context)3. fācĭnus, ŏris, n.II. A legal instrument1. instrūmentum (rare)2. syngrăpha3. tăbŭla • deed: I. Thing done: 1. factum: v. act. 2. res, rĕi, f. (where doing is implied in the context): the d.s of the Athenians, Atheniensium res gestae., Sall.: to declare their will (of the people) by actual d.s, voluntatem suam declarare rebus ipsis et factis., Julian. Dig. In very d., rēvērā, reapse: v. reality (in). 3. fācĭnus, ŏris, n.: i. e. a bold, daring deed; v. achievement, crime. Phr.: an evil d., maleficium, malefactum; a good d., beneficium (a kindness), benefactum (esp. in pl.): Cic. II. A legal instrument: 1. instrūmentum (rare): a d. of purchase, emptionis inst., Scaev. 2. syngrăpha: v. bond, contract. 3. tăbŭla: often pl.: a marriage-d., tabulae nuptiales, Tac.; matrimoniales, Jul. Firm.: to draw up a marriage-d.. tabulas sponsales scribere, Hier. Phr.: in accordance with the d. of contract, ex lege locationis, Cic.