Certificate of Posting
/ˌsɜːrtɪfɪkət əv ˈpoʊstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A document issued by a postal service confirming that an item has been posted, often used as evidence of dispatch in legal contexts.
The plaintiff submitted a certificate of posting to prove the letter was sent on time.
Forms
- certificate of posting
- certificates of posting
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Commentary
Useful in procedures requiring proof of sending documents; however, it does not guarantee receipt by the addressee.
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