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open letter

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  1. open letter (noun)
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  3. proof with open-letter

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
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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

Rhymes with OPEN LETTER

English setter, go one better, Irish setter, scarlet letter

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