mailbox rule

Noun

(US, law) An exception to the general rule of contract law that acceptance of an offer takes place when communicated. Instead, acceptance takes effect when a letter enters the postal system.

Japanese Meaning

契約法における例外規定を指す用語。一般に、オファーに対する承諾が相手に伝達された時点で効力を持つところ、郵便により送付された場合は、実際に郵便局に手紙が投入された時点で承諾が有効となるルールを意味する。

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Under the mailbox rule, her acceptance became effective the moment she placed the signed contract into the postal system.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

郵便物が郵送された時点で承諾が成立するとする法理の下で、彼女が署名済みの契約書を郵便に入れた瞬間にその承諾は効力を生じた。

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(US, law) An exception to the general rule of contract law that acceptance of an offer takes place when communicated. Instead, acceptance takes effect when a letter enters the postal system.

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