dead letter


Definition: Meaning of, dead letter in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɛd ˈlɛtə /

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dead letter dead letters
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  1. a law, idea etc that still exists but that people no longer obey
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  2. a letter that cannot be delivered or returned
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