deed of appointment

English

Noun

deed of appointment (plural deeds of appointment)

1. (law, England and Wales) A deed executed by the trustees or beneficiaries of a trust appointing one or more new trustees.
2. (law, England and Wales) A deed executed by the trustees of a trust appointing sums or property out of the trust to one or more beneficiaries.

Antonyms

• deed of retirement

Related terms

• deed of assumption