form letter

noun

: a letter that has a standard form and is sent to many people

Full Definition of FORM LETTER

: a letter on a subject of frequent recurrence that can be sent to different people without essential change except in the address

: a letter for mass circulation that is printed in many copies and has a very general salutation (as Dear Friend)

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1909

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