1550s, "circular figure," from circular (adj.). Meaning "a notice circulated" is from 1818.

late 14c., from Anglo-French circuler, Old French circuler "circular" (14c., Modern French circulaire), from Latin circularis, from circulus (see circle (n.)). The metaphoric circular firing [..]

A government publication setting out procedural matters and guidance.

Letters intended for circulation, either widely or throughout a particular group

round: having a circular shape an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers" descri [..]

round, a paper addressed

Definition A legal document offering securities or mutual fund shares for sale, required by the Securities Act of 1933. It must explain the offer, including the terms, issuer, objectives (if mutual fu [..]

A promotional piece (advertisement, announcement, directive, etc.), usually in the form of a printed letter or leaflet distributed to a large circle of people at the same time via the mail, as a newsp [..]

a 2-dimensional shape with length and breadth more or less equal. Fig. 5 E.

An advertisement that looks like a newspaper ad distributed to homes. Also called a handbill or a flier.

(n) an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution(adj) having a circular shape(adj) describing a circle; moving in a circle

a common means for promoting government policy without recourse to legislation. A circular issued to education authorities or to schools does not have the force of law but can be very powerful in term [..]

A policy statement issued by a government department, which does not have the status of law, but which gives guidance on interpretation and implementation of the law.

A policy statement issued by a government department, which does not have the status of law, but which gives guidance on interpretation and implementation of the law.

Government publication setting out procedural matters and guidance.

 An advertisement that looks like a newspaper ad distributed to homes. Also called a handbill or a flier.class of trade:

guidance, including policy, issued by a government department usually, but not always, in support of legislation.

Government statement which, together with Planning Policy Guidance Notes, provides advice and guidance on matters of policy and procedure.