open letter
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open letter

noun

Definition of OPEN LETTER

: a published letter of protest or appeal usually addressed to an individual but intended for the general public

Examples of OPEN LETTER

  1. In an open letter to the company, a citizens' group implored company executives to reconsider their decision to close the factory.

First Known Use of OPEN LETTER

1878

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