Freepost

Quick meaning: Freepost is a noun meaning (UK) A postal service allowing an electoral candidate, political party or government department to send mail wholly paid for by Royal Mail (as the statutory universal postal service provider).

Meaning

(UK) A postal service allowing an electoral candidate, political party or government department to send mail wholly paid for by Royal Mail (as the statutory universal postal service provider).

More Meanings

1. (chiefly UK) A postal service allowing a person to send mail without affixing postage, the recipient paying when collecting the mail.

Example Sentences

Freepost on one election communication

There is a belief that real postage stamps lead to a greater response. This seems to be because respondents see the stamp as money and are less likely to throw it away; in comparison, a freepost or pre-paid envelope is worthless.

There are greater constraints on the complexity and length of the questionnaire: if it is not short, simple and easy to complete the respondent is likely to bin it. A stamped addressed envelope or a freepost number can be used to facilitate return.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include freemail, freephone, freebee, freesheet, freep, freeship.

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