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  2. Renunciation of citizenship - Wikipedia

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    Each country sets its own policies for formal renunciation of citizenship. There is a common concern that individuals about to relinquish their citizenship do not become a stateless person, and many countries require evidence of another citizenship or an official promise to grant citizenship before they release that person from citizenship ...

  3. Relinquishment of United States nationality - Wikipedia

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    Obtaining a CLN through other forms of relinquishment, where the individual informs the consulate that he or she had the requisite intent when performing a potentially expatriating act, requires the individual to complete a questionnaire and return it to the consulate, after which the consular officer may request a follow-up interview, either ...

  4. Feoffment - Wikipedia

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    It was total relinquishment and transfer of all rights of ownership of an estate in land from one individual to another. [ citation needed ] In feudal England a feoffment could only be made of a fee (or "fief"), which is an estate in land , that is to say an ownership of rights over land, rather than ownership of the land itself, the only true ...

  5. Renunciation Act of 1944 - Wikipedia

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    The Renunciation Act of 1944 (Public Law 78-405, 58 Stat. 677) was an act of the 78th Congress regarding the renunciation of United States citizenship.Prior to the law's passage, it was not possible to lose U.S. citizenship while in U.S. territory except by conviction for treason; the Renunciation Act allowed people physically present in the U.S. to renounce citizenship when the country was in ...

  6. Deed poll - Wikipedia

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    This form of deed poll is commonly used in Hong Kong. A deed poll may also be used (in England and Wales) for clergy of the Church of England to relinquish their holy orders. Bonds and powers of attorney are examples of deeds poll. A will is not a deed poll, not being made under seal, and being subject to separate statutory requirements.

  7. Letter of intent - Wikipedia

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    A letter of intent (LOI or LoI, or Letter of Intent) is a document outlining the understanding between two or more parties which they intend to formalize in a legally binding agreement. The concept is similar to a heads of agreement , term sheet or memorandum of understanding .

  8. Patta (land deed) - Wikipedia

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    Patta (Hindi: पट्टा) is a type of land deed issued by the government to an individual or organization. The term is used in India [1] and certain other parts of South Asia for a small piece of land, granted by the government to an approved cultivator with a land revenue exemption.

  9. Escrow - Wikipedia

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    Unlike many other forms of escrow, escrow arrangements in corporate transactions are often designed to last for extended periods rather than simply to complete the transfer of an asset. There is also commonly the requirement for an escrow agent to adjudicate on the validity of a claim on the escrow funds, which can lead to the risk of the ...