Deed Poll A Deed Poll is a "Deed" that is executed by one party only; so called because the paper on which it is written is "Polled" (cut straight and not indented). This is in contrast to an indenture, which is a document cut into two parts along a zig-zag line. Deed A legal document, under Seal, setting forth something that has been done (e.g. a grant or an agreement etc.) Poll Meaning to be cropped, shorn or cut straight.