regret letter

Meanings

nounregret letter (plural regret letters)

human resourcesA message informing a potential candidate for a company or business that they have been denied a position.
Synonyms: letter of regret

nounA message informing a potential candidate for a company or business that they have been denied a position.

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So named because such letters often begin with "I/We regret to inform […] "

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