Any document that transfers title (such
as a deed), creates a lien (such as a mortgage), or
gives a right to payment (such as a contract).

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
instrument (noun)
1.
a device used to produce music , also a singing voice
2.
a) a means whereby something is achieved, performed, or furthered
b) one used by another as a means or aid - dupe tool
3.
- implement , especially one designed for precision work
4.
a formal legal document (as a deed, bond, or agreement)
5.
a) a measuring device for determining the present value of a quantity under observation
b) an electrical or mechanical device used in navigating an airplane , especially such a device used as the sole means of navigating implement
instrument (verb)
transitive verb
1.
to address a legal instrument to
2.
to score for musical performance - orchestrate
3.
to equip with especially for measuring and recording data - instruments
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
instrument (noun)
1.
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
SYNONYMS:
certification, document, instrument
RELATED WORDS:
credentials; diploma, parchment; record; warrant, writ; warranty; coupon, voucher
instrument (noun)
2.
an article intended for use in work
SYNONYMS:
device, instrument, tool, utensil
RELATED WORDS:
apparatus, appliance, mechanism; contraption, contrivance, gadget, gizmo ( gismo), jigger; accessory ( accessary), accoutrement ( accouterment), adjunct, appendage, attachment
instrument (noun)
3.
something used to achieve an end
SYNONYMS:
agency, instrument, instrumentality, machinery, means, medium, ministry, organ, vehicle
RELATED WORDS:
determinant, expedient, factor, influence, ingredient, mechanism, tool; weapon; activator, animator, catalyst, driver, energizer, executor, generator, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, instigator, launcher, mover, power, stimulus, trigger; antecedent, cause, occasion, reason; subagency, subagent
instrument (noun)
4.
one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another
SYNONYMS:
cat's-paw, instrument, lay figure, puppet, tool
RELATED WORDS:
chump, dupe, foil, gull, sucker, victim; minion, stooge; lap dog, yes-man
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