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letters patent

Noun CEFR B2
ˌlɛtəz ˈpeɪtənt

Definitions

A type of legal document in the form of an open letter issued by an authority to direct that some action be taken; to grant a monopoly, right, status, or title to a person or organization; to record a contract.

plural, plural-only

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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