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general delivery
noun
- a postal service that delivers mail to a specific post office where it is held for pickup by the addressee.
- the postal department that handles such mail.
general delivery
noun
- an address on mail indicating that it should be kept at a specified post office until collected by the addressee
- the mail-delivery service or post-office department that handles mail having this address
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of general delivery1
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
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Google and Amazon are also working to use drones for more general deliveries.
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Dr Shea says a "Rubicon has been crossed" in terms of the more general delivery of weapons to Ukraine in the last few weeks.
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It also will not mail pills to post office boxes or via general delivery.
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Many had “general delivery†listed as their address, which often means they’re homeless, the Sacramento News and Review noted.
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Homeless individuals can receive mail through general delivery at the post office, but it’s considered a temporary service and the mail is only held for up to 30 days.
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