"proffer letter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: proffer letters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} proffer letter (plural proffer letters)
  1. (US, law) A written agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant or prospective witness, allowing the latter to give the prosecutor information about an alleged crime, while limiting the prosecutor's ability to use that information against them. Wikipedia link: proffer letter Tags: US Categories (topical): Law Related terms: queen for a day
    Sense id: en-proffer_letter-en-noun-iyA7qwdU Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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