/ ˈbʊlətɪn; NAmE / noun
1.
a short news report on the radio or television
2.
an official statement about sth important :
a bulletin on the President's health
3.
a printed report that gives news about an organization or a group
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent. (denoting an official warrant in some European countries): from French , from Italian bullettino , diminutive of bulletta passport, diminutive of bulla seal, bull.