hortatory memorandum

noun

A statement issued by the president of the United States, encouraging or urging action on an issue of public policy, that is directed to executive agencies.

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Meanings

nounhortatory memorandum (plural hortatory memoranda)

plural hortatory memoranda

  1. USgovernmentA statement issued by the president of the United States, encouraging or urging action on an issue of public policy, that is directed to executive agencies.
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APA

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Chicago

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