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bul·le·tin / ˈboŏlitn; -ˌtin/ • n. a short official statement or broadcast summary of news. ∎ a regular newsletter or printed report issued by an organization or society. ORIGIN: mid 17th cent. (denoting an official warrant in some European countries): from French, from Italian bullettino, diminutive of bulletta ‘passport,’ diminutive of bulla ‘seal, bull.’ |
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BULLETINA printing of public notices and announcements that discloses the progress of matters affecting the general public and which usually includes provisions for public comment. A summarized report of a newsworthy item for immediate release to the public. The official publication of an association, business, or institution. |
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"Bulletin." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Bulletin." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437700655.html "Bulletin." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437700655.html |
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bulletin †note, warrant, etc. XVII; short account or report XVIII. — F. — It. bulletino, boll- safe conduct, pass. f. bulletta passport, lottery ticket, dim. of bulla BULL2.
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T. F. HOAD. "bulletin." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "bulletin." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-bulletin.html T. F. HOAD. "bulletin." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-bulletin.html |
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"bulletin." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "bulletin." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-bulletin.html "bulletin." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-bulletin.html |
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