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An alternative form of a candidate’s given name may only be—
(a)
an initial standing for that name, or
(b)
a commonly accepted variation of the name (including an abbreviation or truncation of that name or an alternative form of that name), or
(c)
a commonly used other name specific to the candidate by which the candidate is usually identified (if the returning officer is satisfied that the proposed name is a commonly used other name specific to the candidate by which the candidate is usually identified).
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