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open letter
noun
: a published letter of protest or appeal usually addressed to an individual but intended for the general public
Examples of open letter in a Sentence
In an open letter to the company, a citizens' group implored company executives to reconsider their decision to close the factory.
Recent Examples on the Web
In an open letter penned to Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, Zuckerberg said the contributions were designed to be nonpartisan and were spread across a range of urban and rural communities.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
Kevin Farris, the head of Stellantis' dealer organisation, sent CEO Carlos Tavares an open letter three months ago.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
More than 600 artists and art workers have signed an open letter calling on the Tate in London to sever ties with arts organizations whose founders have financial ties to Israel.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Spirit passengers can continue flying and booking with the carrier throughout the bankruptcy process, the company said in an open letter to customers.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above
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“Open letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20letter. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
open letter
noun
: a letter (as one addressed to an official) for the public to see and printed in a newspaper or magazine
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