1. a written message or letter, especially a formal or official one
Usage: formal

Examples

• The ambassador delivered an urgent missive from the president.
• She received a lengthy missive from her grandmother describing the family reunion.
• The company sent a missive to all employees announcing the policy changes.
• His angry missive to the editor was published in the next day’s newspaper.
• The general’s missive contained detailed battle instructions for his commanders.
• A diplomatic missive was exchanged between the two nations to resolve the dispute.