deed poll

Meanings

• A legal document that allows an individual to change their name unilaterally, without the involvement of the courts.

  - "John Doe signed a deed poll to change his name to John Smith."
  - "A deed poll is a document used for changing one's name without court intervention."

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Variants

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deed poll , deeds poll

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English term 'dēd' meaning 'deed' or 'act' and 'pōll' meaning 'scroll' or 'paper'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that deed polls have been used since the Middle Ages?

2. The first recorded use of a deed poll was in 1275 in England.

3. In some countries, deed polls are still used as the primary method for changing one's name, while in others they have been replaced by more formal legal processes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Name Change: The process of adopting a new name, often legally, which may involve filing documents and paying fees.

2. Legal Document: A written or printed record of an agreement or contract, enforceable by law.

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Culture

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Deed polls have been in use for centuries, particularly in the common law jurisdictions such as England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and some parts of the United States. They are often used in literature and art as symbols of personal transformation and self-determination.

How to Memorize "deed poll"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scroll or a piece of paper with your new name written on it, symbolizing the change.
   - Visualize signing your name on the deed poll document.
   - Think about the feeling of holding the document in your hands, representing your new identity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'deed poll' with the idea of personal transformation and self-determination.
   - Connect it with the feeling of accomplishment and fresh start.
   - Link it to the concept of taking control of your identity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Deed Poll: Document for Personal Liberation'.
   - Use an acronym, like 'DPL' for 'Deed Poll Legalization'.
   - Create a rhyme, such as 'Deed Poll, I will be bold, and change my name, my story to be told'.

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