frank

frank, adj.[Law French] Hist. Free. — Also spelled fraunc; fraunche; fraunke.

frank, n.

1. (cap.) A member of the Germanic people who conquered Gaul in the 6th century. • France received its name from the Franks.

2. A signature, stamp, or mark affixed to mail as a substitute for postage. [Cases: Postal Service 15. C.J.S. Postal Service and Offenses Against Postal Laws §§ 18–19.]

3. The privilege of sending certain mail free of charge, accorded to certain government officials, such as members of Congress and federal courts.

— Also termed (in sense 3) franking privilege. [Cases: United States 12. C.J.S. United States §§ 27–28.] — frank, vb.

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译员Clara，毕业于国内知名法学院，擅长翻译有关建筑领域的法律文件。