deed poll

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ˈdeed poll noun [countableC, uncountableU]

PGCa legal document signed by only one person, for example in order to officially change your name 单边契据，单方契据〔如为正式改名而单方签的契据〕

Steve changed his name by deed poll to Elvis Presley-Smith.

史蒂夫签了一份单边契据，把自己的名字改为埃尔维斯·普雷斯利－史密斯。

Examples from the Corpus

deed poll• Like his new name, changed by deed poll nine years before.• I suggested that he might think of removing the last three syllables from his name, which he did by deed poll.• After changing his name by deed poll to Captain Beany he needed a renewed passport to match his new identity.• The Law Society will require evidence such as a marriage certificate, deed poll or statutory declaration.

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