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special delivery
special deliveryn. A method of delivery once offered by the United States Postal Service in which, for an additional charge, a piece of mail was delivered by a special messenger rather than by scheduled delivery.special delivery n (Telecommunications) the delivery of a piece of mail outside the time of a scheduled delivery spe′cial deliv′ery
n. delivery of mail outside the regularly scheduled hours upon the payment of an extra fee. [1880–85, Amer.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  special delivery - mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge)mail - the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service |
Translationsspecial delivery
special delivery1. A postal service by which letters or packages are delivered outside of the scheduled mail delivery times for an extra fee. I sent that parcel by special delivery so that you would get it in time for your birthday.2. A phrase said humorously when giving something to someone, especially if the item is unappealing. A: "Special delivery: here's the report you need to work on!" B: "Gee, thanks."See also: delivery, specialAcronymsSeeEspecial delivery
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