covering letter
or cover letter
noun
a letter that accompanies another letter, a package, or the like, to explain, commend, etc.
Origin of covering letter
First recorded in 1885–90
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British Dictionary definitions for covering letter
covering letter
noun
an accompanying letter sent as an explanation, introduction, or record