Deed—A written document or contract transferring title to real estate.
Defalcation—The appropriating to one's own use, of money intrusted to him by another; embezzlement.
Deferred Bonds—Bonds which are to be paid when some condition is fulfilled in the future.
Delivery Receipt—An acknowledgment of the delivery of goods. Largely used by merchants in the delivery of goods to customers.
Demand Note—A promissory note or acceptance payable on presentation or on demand.
Deposit—The money placed in custody of the bank, subject to order.
Depreciation—A reduction in the value of property. In a manufacturing plant, buildings and machinery depreciate in value through wear and tear; a residence property may depreciate owing to the nature of a nearby building.