note collective

noun

note col·​lec·​tive

ˈnōtˌkȯˌlekˈtēv

plural notes collectives

-ōtsˌkȯˌlekˈtēv

: a formal diplomatic communication addressed by two or more states to one or more states that is usually signed and not merely initialed by the representatives of the states presenting it

Word History

Etymology

French

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