An officer of the United States appointed by the postmaster general to hold his office. during the, pleasure of the former. Before entering on the duties of his office, he is required to give bond with surety to be approved by the postmaster general. Every postmaster is required to keep an office in the place for which he may be appointed; and it is his duty to receive and … [Read more...] about POSTMASTER OR DEPUTY POSTMASTER
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POSTERITY
descents. All the descendants of a person in a direct line. All the descendants of a person in a direct line to the remotest generatlon. … [Read more...] about POSTERITY
POSTMORTEM
Latin meaning After death. A term generally applied to an autopsy or examination of a dead body to ascertain the cause of death or to the inquisition for that purpose by the coroner. … [Read more...] about POSTMORTEM
POST-FACTUM, OR POSTFACTUM
An after-act; an act done afterwards; a post-act. … [Read more...] about POST-FACTUM, OR POSTFACTUM
POST-MORTEM
After death. A term generally applied to an autopsy or examination of a dead body, to ascertain the cause of death, or to the Inquisition for that purpose by the coroner. See Wehle v. United States Mut Acc. Ass'n, 11 Misc. Rep. 36, 31 N. Y. Supp. 865; Stephens v. People, 4 Parker Cr. R. (N. Y.) 475. … [Read more...] about POST-MORTEM