Postal Law
/ˈpoʊstəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law regulating the creation, use, and administration of postal systems and services.
Postal law establishes the legal framework for mail delivery and postal service operations.
- (n.) International legal rules and agreements governing the transmission of mail across national borders.
International postal law facilitates reliable cross-border mail exchange between countries.
Forms
- postal law
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Commentary
Postal law often intersects with telecommunications and administrative law due to regulatory overlap; drafters should clearly specify whether the context is domestic postal regulation or international postal agreements.
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