fraud order

fraud order
An order by the Postmaster General directing the return of mail to the sender upon finding that the addressee is engaged in conducting prohibited schemes, enterprises, or devices. 41 Am J1st P 0 § 97.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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