Deed poll

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A deed signed by one person, and originally was cut so its edges were straight — thus a “polled deed” — and had not had an edge indented or serrated — thus not a indenture.

You use one of these to change your name. They’re good for declaring your inviolable intentions to the world, too, if that’s your bag.

See also

• Contract
• Deed