registered mail

noun

1. prepaid first-class mail that has been recorded at a post office prior to delivery for safeguarding against loss, theft, or damage during transmission.

Word History and Origins

Origin of registered mail¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

The Medal will be forwarded to you, by registered mail, as soon as it shall have been properly engraved.

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This system of collection of cheques is about as perfect as is the post-office system of carrying registered mail.

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The size of registered mail packages varies greatly, but 1000 packages for each mail bag should be a conservative guess.

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You will receive a remittance for all her necessary expenses, by registered mail, in a few days.

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Express books and registered mail return cards showed that most of the goods were sold to soldiers and sailors.

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