letter missive

noun, plural letters missive.

a letter from an official source expressing a command, permission, invitation, etc.

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Origin of letter missive

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French lettre missive or Medieval Latin littera missīva; see missive

Words nearby letter missive

letter bomb, letter box, letter card, letter carrier, letter drop, letter missive, letter of advice, letter of attorney, letter of comfort, letter of credit, letter of intent
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