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complimentary close
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complimentary close  (klz)
n.
Words, such as Yours truly, that appear at the end of a letter and just before the writer's signature, used as a polite termination of the letter.


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Letters aren't listed separately in an index, not all of them include a dateline, a greeting, or a complimentary closing, nor does the editor preface each letter with the kind of identification given in scholarly editions, such as "Letter from Coward to Alexander Woollcott" (plus the date).
For example, you might have a macro for letters containing a complimentary closing paragraph, followed by "Very truly yours," the name of the law firm, the lawyer signing the letter, and the typist's initials.
com web site placement for their home, a complimentary home warranty insurance policy during the listing period and complimentary closing documents and discounted closing costs.
 
 
 
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