Posted
/ˈpoʊstɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Legally valid and effective by virtue of being properly delivered or displayed, especially referring to notices or documents.
The court held that the posted notice satisfied all legal requirements for informing the parties.
- (v.) Past tense of post, meaning to send or officially display a legal notice or document.
The summons was posted on the defendant's door as permitted by law.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "posted" often pertains to the method of serving or publicizing documents and must comply with strict procedural rules to ensure validity.
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