open letter

noun

a letter, often of protest or criticism, addressed to a specific person, but intended to be brought to public attention.

open letter

noun

a letter, esp one of protest, addressed to a person but also made public, as through the press

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Word History and Origins

Origin of open letter¹

First recorded in 1875–80

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Supported housing, which helps vulnerable or disabled people live independently, is in crisis, an open letter signed by more than 170 organisations in the sector claims.

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The treasurers of eight states wrote an open letter to Tesla’s board of directors last week, voicing concern that “Tesla’s recent performance signals deeper governance and leadership challenges.”

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Billy Ray Cyrus wrote about ‘the start of healing’ after son Trace Cyrus penned an open letter about his father and accused him of threatening legal action.

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In Wednesday's open letter, signatories took aim at the Israeli government, warning "Israel's soul is being ripped out".

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The five biggest business groups in the UK have written an open letter calling for urgent changes to the government's Employment Rights Bill.

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