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Definition: Letters patent are official documents issued by the government that grant a right or privilege to an individual or group. They can be open to public inspection and are often sealed by the government. There are two types of letters patent:
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Explanation: Letters patent are official documents that grant a right or privilege to an individual or group. In medieval England, they were used to grant land or titles, while in modern times, they are used to grant the exclusive right to use an invention or design. The examples illustrate how letters patent were used historically and how they are used today.