Mailing Certificate
/ˈmeɪlɪŋ səˈtɪfɪkɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A document issued by a postal service certifying that an item was mailed at a certain time and place, often used as legal proof of sending.
The lawyer submitted the mailing certificate to prove that the notice was sent on the required date.
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- mailing certificate
- mailing certificates
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Commentary
Mailing certificates are distinct from certificates of mailing primarily in evidentiary weight; they serve as prima facie proof but may require additional evidence to establish delivery in legal proceedings.
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