deed poll
noun
UK/ˈdiːd ˌpəʊl/
US/ˈdiːd ˌpoʊl/
Definitions of deed poll noun
- UncountableSingular
In the UK, a legal document, particularly one used to officially change a person's name.
She officially changed her name through a deed poll.
They needed a deed poll to officially change their names.
He processed a deed poll for legal purposes.