mailbox rule
- A principle in contract law stating that the consent to a contract becomes valid once a properly prepaid, addressed acceptance letter is sent within the acceptance period, unless the offer specifically demands acceptance by personal delivery
- Under the mailbox rule, their contract became valid when I dropped my acceptance letter at the post office.
- She was relieved knowing the mailbox rule would validate her contract consent as soon as she mailed the acceptance letter.
- They had to rush their acceptance letter to meet the offer's deadline and take advantage of the mailbox rule.
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