Letters patent (plural form for singular and plural) are a type of legal instrument in the form of a published written order issued by a monarch, president or other head of state, generally granting an office or right, or monopoly, title or status to a person or corporation. Letters patent can be used for the creation of corporations or government offices, or to grant city status or coats of arms.
Letters patent (plural form for singular and plural) are a type of legal instrument in the form of a published written order issued by a monarch, president or other head of state, generally granting an office or right, or monopoly, title or status to a person or corporation. Letters patent can be used for the creation of corporations or government offices, or to grant city status or coats of arms.
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