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special handling
noun
- (in the U.S. Postal Service) the handling of third- and fourth-class mail as first-class upon the payment of a fee.
Word History and Origins
Origin of special handling1
Example Sentences
Designating entire areas for special handling would reduce the number of scientists and institutions able to carry out the work and increase costs, Jason concluded.
Batteries have hazardous chemicals — like lithium, cadmium, mercury and lead — that pose risks to people and the environment, and need special handling to be safely disposed of, the release said.
In seven of the cases, charges were reduced or dropped after Special Handling Deputy Seth Tunstall, who handled several informants in the county jail at the time, refused to testify.
While your package will still receive special handling because of its elevated status, the backlog of packages at every post office during this time of the year makes quick delivery a challenge.
Certain waste-disposal requirements exist for some items that require special handling, including latex and water-based paints.
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