(legal) A deed relating only to one party, distinguished from an indenture by having the edge of the paper cut evenly, or "polled", rather than being indented.
(legal) A deed relating only to one party, distinguished from an indenture by having the edge of the paper cut evenly, or "polled", rather than being indented.
I changed my name by deed poll.
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(legal, E&W) A deed executed by the trustees of a trust under which one or more voluntarily retire from being trustees.
(legal, E&W) A deed executed by the trustees or beneficiaries of a trust appointing one or more new trustees.
(UK) An informational document sent to all registered voters shortly before an election.
(India, Pakistan) An Islamic matrimonial deed, setting out the partners' rights to divorce, polygamy, etc.
(legal, UK, Ireland) A deed that effects a change of an individual's name.
I changed my name by deed poll.
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