Dead letter

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn item of mail that cannot be delivered to its intended recipient; after some time it is returned to the sender, or destroyed.

2.NounA law or other measure that is no longer enforced.

3.NounAnything that has lost its authority or influence despite still being in existence or formally in force.

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