special handling

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noun

(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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Origin of special handling

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby special handling

special education, special educational needs, special effect, special effects, Special Forces, special handling, special interest, special-interest group, specialism, specialist, specialistic
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Words related to special handling

express, first-class, messenger, priority mail