special handling

American  

noun

1. (in the U.S. Postal Service) the handling of third- and fourth-class mail as first-class upon the payment of a fee.

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Etymology

Origin of special handling

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Such indirect costs include maintaining lab space, keeping the temperature controlled and the proper handling and disposal of biological, chemical and biochemical materials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

Military members receive regular training on the proper handling of classified information and sign non-disclosure agreements, General Ryder said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2023

In its statement, the transport ministry defended its oversight performance and pointed to what it described as proper handling of its only reported safety incident from last June.

From Reuters • May 7, 2022

Still, the proper handling and cooking of all poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 F is recommended as a general food safety precaution.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2022

Through the interpreter, our moniteur explained very carefully what we were to do, and mounted the step, to show us, in turn, the proper handling of the gas manet and of the coupe-contact button.

From High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France by Hall, James Norman