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LETTERS PATENT

\lˈɛtəz pˈe͡ɪtənt], \lˈɛtəz pˈe‍ɪtənt], \l_ˈɛ_t_ə_z p_ˈeɪ_t_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of LETTERS PATENT

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an official document granting a right or privilege

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an official document granting a right or privilege

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A written document granted by Government, authorising a person to do some act or to enjoy some right, to the exclusion of others.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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