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open letter
noun
: a published letter of protest or appeal usually addressed to an individual but intended for the general public
Examples of open letter in a Sentence
In an open letter to the company, a citizens' group implored company executives to reconsider their decision to close the factory.
Recent Examples on the Web
In his open letter to White Sox fans on September 29, chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said that one of the most important decisions facing the organization this offseason was hiring a new manager.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Earlier this year in April, more than 200 musicians, composers, songwriters and other artists signed an open letter penned by the Artists Rights Alliance demanding the responsible use of AI in music.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2024
An open letter from the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations addressed the incident.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
David Ellison Ellison, the founder and CEO of Skydance and leader of the Paramount merger, was among 88 business leaders who signed an open letter endorsing Harris for president.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above
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“Open letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20letter. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
open letter
noun
: a letter (as one addressed to an official) for the public to see and printed in a newspaper or magazine
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