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letter drop
nounC2/Rare
/ˈlet.ə ˌdrɒp/A slot or opening in a door, wall, or mailbox designed specifically for inserting letters to be collected.
letter missive
nounRare / Archaic
/ˌletə ˈmɪsɪv/A formal or official written communication sent from one person or body to another, especially one of some importance or significance.
letter of advice
nounC1
/ˈlɛtər əv ədˈvaɪs/A formal written communication giving counsel, notification, or information about a specific matter.
letter of attorney
nounLow (C2). A technical legal term, not common in everyday conversation.
/ˌletər əv əˈtɜːni/A formal legal document that grants authority from one person (the principal) to another (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on the principal's behalf in legal or business matters.
letter of comfort
nounLow (Specialized)
/ˈletər əv ˈkʌmfət/A non-legally binding document issued by a parent company or related entity expressing support for a subsidiary's or affiliate's ability to meet its financial obligations, intended to provide reassurance to a third party (e.g., a lender).
letter of credit
nounC2
/ˌletər əv ˈkredɪt/A letter from a bank guaranteeing that a buyer's payment to a seller will be received on time and for the correct amount.
letter of intent
nounB2
/ˈletər əv ɪnˈtent/A preliminary, non-binding document outlining the basic terms of a proposed agreement between parties.
letter of introduction
nounC1
/ˈletər əv ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/A formal document written by someone to introduce another person to a third party, typically explaining the bearer's identity, qualifications, or purpose.
letter of marque
nounC2 / Very Rare
/ˌletər əv ˈmɑːk/A government license granted to a private vessel (privateer) authorizing it to attack and capture enemy vessels during wartime.
letter ruling
nounC1/C2
/ˈletə ˈruːlɪŋ/An official decision or guideline issued by a government tax authority (like HMRC or the IRS) in response to a specific written inquiry from a taxpayer about how tax laws apply to their particular situation.
letter stock
nounLow
/ˈlet.ə ˌstɒk/A large, pre-printed quantity of standardised stationery (such as headed paper, envelopes, or business forms) kept in reserve for routine correspondence.
letter-quality printing
nounlow
/ˈletə ˈkwɒləti ˈprɪntɪŋ/High-quality printing that produces sharp, clear text suitable for formal documents, historically from dot-matrix printers in a high-resolution mode.
letterbox
nounverb-transitiveC1
/ˈlet.ə.bɒks/A container in a door or wall for receiving letters delivered by the postal service.
letterboxing
nounC2
/ˈlɛtəbɒksɪŋ/The activity of hiding and finding containers or clues in outdoor locations using GPS coordinates or written clues.
letterform
nounC2
/ˈlɛtəfɔːm/A particular style or design of a letter of the alphabet, especially in typography.
letterhead
nounB2
/ˈletəhed/A printed heading on stationery, typically showing a person's or organization's name, address, and logo.
lettering
nounC1
/ˈletərɪŋ/The process or art of drawing, inscribing, or painting letters, often in a decorative or stylized way.
letterman
nounC1
/ˈlɛtəmən/A male student at a high school or university in the US who earns a varsity sports letter (an award).
letterpress
adjectiveadverbnounC2
/ˈletəpres/A method of printing using raised, inked type that is pressed directly onto paper; the traditional form of relief printing.
letters
nounA1
/ˈlɛtəz/The plural of 'letter' referring to written or printed messages, or individual characters of an alphabet.

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