mailbox rule

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English[edit]

English Wikipedia has an article on:

Posting rule

Noun[edit]

mailbox rule

(US, law) An exception to the general rule of contract law that acceptance of an offer takes place when communicated. Instead, acceptance takes effect when a letter enters the postal system.

Synonyms[edit]

postal rule

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