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DEAD LETTER

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Dead Letter.

Dead Letter - as a noun

The state of something that has outlived its relevance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
non-issue

Mail that can neither be delivered nor returned

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dead mail

Example Sentences

"The government introduced a new law, but it ended up being a dead letter."
"The document was misplaced and remained a dead letter until it was found years later."
"The contract became a dead letter after one party failed to fulfill their obligations."
"Many old regulations are now considered dead letters and no longer enforced."
"The resolution passed by the committee turned out to be a dead letter as it was ignored by the board."
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