deed of appointment
English
Noun
deed of appointment (plural deeds of appointment)
- (law, England & Wales) A deed executed by the trustees or beneficiaries of a trust appointing one or more new trustees.
- (law, England & 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