deed poll

[pohl]

deed poll

[pohl]
noun, plural deeds poll. Law.
a deed signed and executed only by the grantor.

Origin:
1580–90
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Deed poll is always a great word to know.
So is deed. Does it mean:
a person participating directly in or having a derivative interest in a legal transaction
a writing or document executed under seal and delivered to effect a conveyance, especially of real estate
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deed poll
 
n
law a deed made by one party only, esp one by which a person changes his name

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