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Correspondence

Correspondence is written communications, such as letters or emails, exchanged between a person and a government organization.

In plain English

This means messages in written form that pass back and forth, not spoken contact. It covers items such as letters or email messages between an individual and a government body.

In context

Here, "Correspondence" denotes the written communications exchanged between the person and the government organization.

Situation
Using identity, tax, and citizen portals for login, verification, submissions, and notices
What it communicates
labels the tab containing letters, notices, or messages

Meaning limits

The term itself does not indicate the subject, status, or timing of any particular written communication.

Examples

“All correspondence with the immigration office was in writing, not by phone.”

Core meaning

“Please attach any correspondence with the planning department to the complaint.”

In context

  • written communication Broader Term

    Correspondence is a kind of written communication exchanged between parties.

  • similarity or agreement between things Alternate Sense

    This is a different noun sense of correspondence.