Relating to the mails; pertaining to the post office. Postal currency. During a brief period following soon after the commencement of the civil war in the United States, when specie change was scarce, postage stamps were popularly used as a substitute; and the first issues of paper representatives of parts of a dollar, issued by authority of congress, were called "postal … [Read more...] about POSTAL
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POST MORTEM
After death; as, an examination post mortem, is an examination made of a dead body to ascertain the cause of death; an inquisition post mortem, is one made by the coroner. … [Read more...] about POST MORTEM
POSTAL RULE
Contract law rule which makes an exception to the rule that acceptance can only occur when the offeree directly communicates with the offeror. See Mailbox Rule. … [Read more...] about POSTAL RULE
POST NATI
Born after. This term is applied to persons who came to reside in the United States after the declaration of independence. They are generally considered aliens, unless they become naturalized, or are otherwise so declared, by law. … [Read more...] about POST NATI
POST-DATE
To date an instrument as of a time later than that at which it is really made. … [Read more...] about POST-DATE