in writing

idiom

: in the form of a letter or a document
The agreement needs to be in writing in order for it to be valid.

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Instead, staffers are given a figure, typically in person rather than in writing, and told to cut that much money from programs, sources report. Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025 At the same time, district officials explained, in writing, how parents can designate someone to take care of their children if they’re separated from them — a process that requires a notarized document known as a Delegation of Parental Authority, or a DOPA. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2025 Others are concerned they aren't allowed to ask questions in writing. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025 The family claims the hospital has yet to put the denial in writing, and lawyers are not yet involved. Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in writing 

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“In writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20writing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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