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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

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

To date an instrument as of a time later than that at which it is really made. … [Read more...] about POST-DATE

Latin: Born afterwards. A term applied by old writers to a second or younger son. It is used in private international law to designate a person who was born after some historic event, (such as the American Revolution or the act of union between England and Scotland,) and whose rights or status will be governed or affected by the question of his birth before or after such event. … [Read more...] about POST NATUS

A check whose payment date is made in the future so as to prevent it from being cashed until the date on the check arrives. … [Read more...] about POSTDATED CHECK