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Technically yes... unless you have permission.

In the absense of an explicit intention to the contrary, it's reasonable for a person to assume this permission with regards to mail addressed to their spouse. Also, parents can open mail addressed to their minor children in their capacity as legal guardians and proxies of the children. Other people may, in certain circumstances, be considered to have tacit permission.

Generally speaking, you probably KNOW if one of the exceptions applies in any given case; if there's any doubt in your mind, you should either avoid opening it or contact a lawyer first to make sure you're legally in the clear to do so.

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