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Communication · HAB source-based starter entry
A written message or note. Its purpose and whether it is permitted depend on the setting.
HAB-written example:
I wrote a kite with my question.
Context: Source-documented usage; not a claim that everyone uses it this way.
Meaning paraphrased from Prison Journalism Project’s glossary (December 2024 version; checked September 9, 2026). Example written by HAB.
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