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LETTRE DE CACHET

\lˈɛtə də kˈaʃe͡ɪ], \lˈɛtə də kˈaʃe‍ɪ], \l_ˈɛ_t_ə d_ə k_ˈa_ʃ_eɪ]\

Definitions of LETTRE DE CACHET

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French history: the king could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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