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Deed Poll

Description:

A deed poll is a legal document that serves as proof of a unilateral declaration or legal obligation made by one party, without the need for the agreement or involvement of other parties. It is commonly used for legally changing one's name, declaring a change in gender, or affirming a change in religion.

Senses:

Sense 1:

A deed poll as a legal document for changing one's name.

Sample Sentence:

John decided to change his last name through a deed poll in order to honor his late grandfather.

Sense 2:

A deed poll as a legal document for declaring a change in gender.

Sample Sentence:

After undergoing the necessary procedures, Lisa obtained a deed poll to officially declare her change in gender from male to female.

Sense 3:

A deed poll as a legal document for affirming a change in religion.

Sample Sentence:

With the support of his family, Mark decided to proceed with a deed poll to affirm his change in religion to Buddhism.

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