letter of advice

American  

noun

1. a notification from a consignor to a consignee giving specific information as to a shipment, the name of the carrier, the date shipped, etc.

2. Commerce.  a document from the drawer notifying the drawee that a bill of exchange has been drawn.

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letter of advice British  

noun

1. a commercial letter giving a specific notification, such as the consignment of goods

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Etymology

Origin of letter of advice

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

A letter of advice from a columnist who has covered high schools since 1976.

From Los Angeles Times

As he continued to work on the track, Joseph's lyrics became a letter of advice to his brother.

From BBC

Bar spokeswoman Francine Walker said Thursday that Gaetz will be sent a “letter of advice” regarding the matter.

From Washington Times

The signed photograph and letter of advice to the newlyweds was engineered by his father-in-law, Jorg, who is from Germany.

From BBC

Hours later, Assistant Attorney General Kathryn M. Rowe issued a letter of advice saying Maryland courts would find the lookback window unconstitutional.

From Washington Post