A politically motivated provocative act of violence (the deed), meant to broadcast an ideological message (the propaganda), be exemplary to others, trigger anarchy, incite a response from authorities, and serve as catalyst to ignite a spirit of socialist revolution among the proletariat against perceived oppressors, to advance the ideology of anarchism. Or more broadly, the theoretical principle of using such violent revolutionary tactics in the struggle to achieve radical left-wing political goals; a contentious idea most prominently debated among leftists who advocate anarcho-communism and libertarian socialism.

plural of mortgage deed

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mortgage, deed. / (slang, obsolete) A pawnbroker's ticket or duplicate.

Alternative form of propaganda of the deed

Alternative form of almsdeed

plural of deed of appointment

(law, England & Wales) A deed executed by the trustees of a trust under which one or more voluntarily retire from being trustees.

plural of deed of retirement

(law, England & Wales) A deed executed by the trustees or beneficiaries of a trust appointing one or more new trustees.

(law) A deed conveying property to a trustee, for some specific use.