missive
nounUK /ˈmɪsɪv/
US /ˈmɪsɪv/
A missive is a letter or a written message that someone sends.
The king sent a missive to the neighboring kingdom asking for peace.
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2. A long or official letter sent by an authority.
The general received a missive from headquarters with new orders.
3. A written communication sent between people or groups.
She read the missive from her pen pal with great excitement.
4. A formal or important written message.
The school sent a missive to parents about the new schedule.