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letters of last resort

letters of last resort is the plural of letter of last resort.

Meaning of letter of last resort

Noun

letter of last resort (plural letters of last resort)

  1. A handwritten letter from the British Prime Minister to the commanding officers of nuclear submarines, specifying the action to be taken if an enemy nuclear strike destroys the British government.

Questions about letters of last resort

What is letters of last resort the plural of?
Letters of last resort is the plural of letter of last resort.

Words near letters of last resort in the dictionary

  1. letters of guarantee
  2. letters of horning
  3. letters of indemnity
  4. letters of intent
  5. letters of introduction
  6. letters of last resort
  7. letters of marque
  8. letters of marque and reprisal
  9. letters of mart
  10. letters of motivation
  11. letters of peace

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