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postman
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A quick definition of postman:
Term: POSTMAN
Definition: A postman was a type of lawyer who worked in the Court of Exchequer. They were called postmen because they stood next to a post when making motions. They had priority over other junior lawyers when making motions.
A more thorough explanation:
A postman is a term used in the past to refer to a barrister in the Court of Exchequer who had priority in making motions. The name "postman" comes from the post he stood next to when making motions.
For example, in the Court of Exchequer, the postman had precedence in motions over all other junior barristers. This means that when there were multiple barristers making motions, the postman would be heard first.
The term "postman" is no longer used in this context and has been replaced by other terms.