First-Class Mail is a class of mail service that ensures rapid handling, delivery, free forwarding, and is not subject to opening for postal inspection. This service is generally used for sending letters, postcards, bills, and personal correspondence.
Library rate is a special postage rate used for mailing books and other educational materials between libraries, educational institutions, and similar organizations, often for scholarly or research purposes.
Mail fraud is the use of postal services to carry out fraudulent schemes designed to deceive consumers.
Metered Mail refers to letters and packages that are stamped by a postage meter rather than using traditional postage stamps. This method is often implemented by businesses for convenience, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in handling bulk mailing.
Nonstandard mail refers to first-class or single-piece third-class mail that weighs less than one ounce but exceeds established dimensions. Such mail incurs an additional charge.
The charge incurred per individual piece of mail, distinct from distance-based charges. For example, mailing a first-class letter incurs the same cost regardless of the destination within the country.
A postage meter is a machine widely used to print postage on envelopes and labels, substituting printed stamps. Authorized by postal services, these machines simplify mailing processes for businesses, ensuring accurate postage and reducing time spent dealing with individual stamps.
Priority Mail is a class of mail offered by the U.S. Postal Service for letters and parcels, ensuring quick and reliable delivery for packages weighing up to 70 pounds.
Snail mail refers to traditional mail sent through postal services as opposed to electronic mail (email). This term is often used to highlight the slow nature of traditional mail in contrast to the immediacy of electronic communication.
The main post office in a state responsible for receiving and distributing all mail within the state.
