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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.’

Bulletin

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BULLETIN

A 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 †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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