a brief word

:  short in duration, extent, or length

:  concise

:  curt, abrupt

:  an official letter or mandate (see ¹mandate 1)

:  a papal letter less formal than a bull

:  a specific instruction or responsibility

:  to make an abstract or abridgment of

:  to give final precise instructions to

:  to coach thoroughly in advance

:  something that is said

:  talk, discourse

:  the text of a vocal musical composition

:  speak

:  to express in words :  phrase