| letters | (n) the literary culture, Example: this book shows American letters at its best |
| letters | (n) scholarly attainment, Example: he is a man of letters |
| letterset printing | (n) image is transferred from a relief type plate to a roller |
| letters of administration | (n) legal document naming someone to administer an estate when no executor has been named |
| letters testamentary | (n) a legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your appointment as executor of a will and empowering you to discharge those responsibilities |