/meɪl/
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- (n.) Letters and parcels sent or delivered by the postal system, often used to signify official or legal correspondence.
The lawyer received the mail containing the court summons.
- (v.) To send letters or documents via the postal system.
The attorney mailed the contract to the client for signature.
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In legal contexts, "mail" often implies formal or official communication and can be critical in service of process and notice requirements.
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