letters of last resort

A form of letter of last resort — A handwritten letter from the British Prime Minister to the commanding officers of nuclear submarines, specifying the action to be taken if an enemy nuclear strike destroys the British government.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of letter of last resort
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