Postage Stamp
/ˈpoʊstɪdʒ stæmp/
Definitions
- (n.) A government-issued adhesive label affixed to mail to indicate that postage has been paid.
She placed a postage stamp on the envelope before mailing the letter.
Forms
- postage stamps
Commentary
Typically, 'postage stamp' refers to proof of paid postage in postal law; the term may appear in statutes regulating mail services and fraud prevention.
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