in writing

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: in the form of a letter or a document
The agreement needs to be in writing in order for it to be valid.

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Put Disagreements In Writing First Put disagreements in writing before anyone argues them out loud. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Get the contact arrangements and payment responsibilities in writing. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Teachers assigned it in writing classes, then prompted students to produce their own AI collaborations. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 Requests can be submitted online through county election websites, by phone, in person or in writing using the state's official vote-by-mail request form. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in writing

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“In writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20writing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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